Health
World-first cannabis trial looks to treat insomnia
In a world-first study, researchers at The University of Western Australia will examine the effect medicinal cannabis has on adults suffering from chronic insomnia.
Apr 30, 2018
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Medical research
Study results challenge theory that slow-wave sleep best accounts for feeling deeply asleep
A team of researchers with Lausanne University Hospital has found evidence that challenges the theory that slow brainwaves during sleep indicate the person is feeling that they are deeply asleep. Their study results are published ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Can't sleep? Could be down to genetics
Researchers have identified specific genes that may trigger the development of sleep problems, and have also demonstrated a genetic link between insomnia and psychiatric disorders such as depression, or physical conditions ...
Mar 9, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia reduces suicidal thoughts in veterans
A new study is the first to show that the treatment of insomnia in veterans is associated with a significant reduction in suicidal ideation.
Feb 2, 2015
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Sleep disorders
Researchers identify molecular mechanism that regulates wakefulness, sleep
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have, for the first time, identified an intracellular signaling enzyme that regulates the wake-sleep cycle, which could help lead to the development of more effective ...
Nov 22, 2011
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Health
Sleep is key to curing chronic pain
Research from the University of Warwick reveals that the way chronic pain patients think about pain and sleep leads to insomnia and poor management of pain.
Sep 21, 2016
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Immunology
Insomnia linked to higher risk of developing asthma
People experiencing insomnia symptoms have a higher risk of developing asthma, according to a new study published in the European Respiratory Journal.
Feb 1, 2017
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
1 in 10 fibromyalgia patients uses marijuana to ease pain
(HealthDay) -- About 10 percent of fibromyalgia patients use marijuana to relieve symptoms such as pain, fatigue and insomnia, a new study has found.
Jun 22, 2012
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73 percent of insomniacs cured after 1-hour therapy session
A simple one-hour therapy session has helped to cure 73% of people suffering from acute insomnia, according to a new study from Northumbria University released today.
Jun 2, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia with psychiatric, medical conditions
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely used nonpharmacologic treatment for insomnia disorders and an analysis of the medical literature suggests it also can work for patients whose insomnia is coupled with psychiatric and ...
Jul 6, 2015
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