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Sleep paralysis

Sleep paralysis is temporary loss of muscle control just after falling asleep or before waking up. Find out about its causes, symptoms and treatments.

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

An electroencephalogram, or EEG, measures brain activity to diagnose or monitor conditions such as epilepsy. Learn more about this diagnostic test.

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Some medicines can be addictive. You can become dependent on a medicine. Find out the difference. Learn how to avoid becoming addicted to medicines.

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