The hypocaust system. The hypocaust system (hypocaustum in Latin) was a heating system used in (wealthy) Roman homes and Roman baths, and the closest thing to central heating today. The hypocaust was a system that circulated hot air under the floor and surrounding walls. Hypocaust construction
CDC: Nearly 9 millon Americans use prescription sleep aids. Nearly 9 million U.S. adults take prescription sleep aids, with use more common among those who are older, female, white and better educated, according to the first government survey of its kind released on Thursday.
It can be frustrating to have trouble sleeping several nights on end. How do you know if you should start taking a sleeping pill or supplement? Natalie Dautovich from the National Sleep Foundation explains the basics on sleep medication and when to begin using it.