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Bladder condition may worsen insomnia symptoms in older adults

A new study suggests that the bladder condition nocturia may worsen the already poor sleep of older adults with insomnia.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Let crying babes lie: Study supports notion of leaving infants to cry themselves back to sleep

Today, mothers of newborns find themselves confronting a common dilemma: Should they let their babies "cry it out" when they wake up at night? Or should they rush to comfort their crying little one?

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 02, 2013 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (13) | comments 13 | with audio podcast

Impaired melatonin secretion may play a role in premenstrual syndrome

A new study by Douglas Mental Health University Institute researchers shows altered body rhythms of the hormone melatonin in Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) women with insomnia. This finding may help explain some of ...

Medical research created Dec 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sleep problems cost billions

Insomnia and sleep apnoea are turning us into major health service consumers, causing us to be less productive at work, and may even lead to serious accidents.

Health created Nov 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Maternal caffeine intake doesn't affect infant sleep: study

(HealthDay) -- Heavy caffeine consumption by nursing mothers does not increase the number of nighttime awakenings in 3-month-old infants, according to a study published online April 2 in Pediatrics.

Health created Apr 02, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Trouble sleeping? It may affect your memory later on

The amount and quality of sleep you get at night may affect your memory later in life, according to research that was released today and will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 64th Annual Meeting in New ...

Neuroscience created Feb 14, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0