Pitney Bowes says the average checking account balance in 2011 was $3,100, up from $2,947 in 2010. As with savings accounts, checking account balances were also highest in New Jersey, with an average balance of $4,465. New Mexico residents maintained the lowest checking balances, averaging $2,206.
Drugs used to treat sleep disorders such as excessive daytime sleepiness are called eugeroics, and include notable stimulants such as modafinil. Stimulants are used in impulse control disorders such as ADHD and off label in mood disorders such as major depressive disorder to increase energy, focus and elevate mood.
A: Melatonin is an over-the-counter dietary supplement marketed to help induce sleep. Melatonin is commonly used to relieve jet leg, insomnia, and trouble sleeping due to shift-work. Taking melatonin will decrease the time it takes to get to sleep, but will not increase the quality of sleep a person has.