Psychology & Psychiatry
Insomnia may forecast depression, thinking problems in older people
(HealthDay)—Insomnia may significantly increase the risk that older adults will be unable to shake off depression, researchers say.
May 16, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Persistent and worsening insomnia may predict persistent depression in older adults
Older adults with depression may be at much higher risk of remaining depressed if they are experiencing persistent or worsening sleep problems, according to a study from researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public ...
Apr 30, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
A new treatment for chronic insomnia: Transcranial alternating current stimulation
A new treatment for chronic insomnia, transcranial alternating current stimulation, has been found to be effective in a study published in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics.
Apr 22, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
More than a third of medical staff suffered insomnia during the COVID-19 epidemic in China
The novel coronavirus that has infected more than one million people globally (at time of publication) is not just a physical health threat.
Apr 14, 2020
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Medicinal cannabis helps insomniacs sleep, small study claims
The results of a world-first study at The University of Western Australia have shown that medicinal cannabis can be used as a novel treatment for adults suffering from chronic insomnia.
Apr 7, 2020
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Medications
Teen marijuana use boosts risk of adult insomnia
Smoke a lot of weed as a teenager, and when you reach adulthood you'll be more likely to have trouble falling or staying asleep, according to a new University of Colorado Boulder study of nearly 2,000 twins.
Apr 1, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Getting your rest during trying times
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, more and more people are finding themselves confined to their homes for most of the day. Queen's University researcher Judith Davidson is one of Canada's leading sleep experts ...
Mar 23, 2020
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Waking up to sleeping pill risks
Insomnia is a real medical issue. But is it so prevalent that millions of Americans need to take sleeping pills every night?
Mar 11, 2020
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New VA/DoD guidelines address sleep-related issues in military personnel, veterans
Recognizing and addressing the widespread problem of sleep disorders in military personnel and veterans, the U.S. Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense (VA/DoD) jointly have issued new guidelines for assessment and ...
Feb 17, 2020
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Refined carbs may trigger insomnia, finds study
An estimated 30% of adults experience insomnia, and a new study by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons suggests that diet may be partly to blame.
Dec 12, 2019
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