News tagged with nightmares
Nightmare
A nightmare is an unpleasant dream that can cause a strong negative emotional response from the mind, typically fear or horror, but also despair, anxiety and great sadness. The dream may contain situations of danger, discomfort, psychological or physical terror. Sufferers usually awaken in a state of distress and may be unable to return to sleep for a prolonged period of time.
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CDC: 1 in 24 admit nodding off while driving
This could give you nightmares: 1 in 24 U.S. adults say they recently fell asleep while driving.
Health
Jan 03, 2013 |
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Taking terror out of nightmares: Tips for parents
(HealthDay)—Nightmares are common in children and upsetting for both youngsters and parents, but there are some things you can do to manage and prevent them, an expert says.
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Oct 14, 2012 |
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Vets' readjustment issues may spur PTSD treatment
(HealthDay)—The stress of readjusting to civilian life is a major reason some U.S. soldiers seek treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, a new study finds.
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Sep 06, 2012 |
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Violent TV shows keep young kids awake: study
(HealthDay) -- There's more evidence that watching violent or age-inappropriate images on TV, in movies or on computers can significantly disrupt children's sleep.
Pediatrics
Aug 06, 2012 |
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New research showing how real-life exposure to violence disrupts a child's sleep habits
When violence shatters a child's world, the torment can continue into their sleep, according to researchers in Cleveland. The impact is measurable and affected by the severity of the violence, and the effects can last over ...
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Jun 13, 2012 |
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Review: Blood pressure drug effective for treating PTSD-related nightmares
Mayo Clinic researchers this week will announce the use of the blood pressure drug prazosin as an effective treatment to curb post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-related nightmares.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 06, 2012 |
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Chronic post-traumatic stress disorder in women linked to history of rape, child abuse
A Florida State University clinical psychologist has identified factors that could cause some women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to have chronic, persistent symptoms while others recover naturally over time.
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Nov 29, 2011 |
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REM sleep behavior disorder is a risk factor for Parkinson's disease
Patients suffering REM sleep behaviour disorders dream nightmares in which they are attacked and pursued, with the particularity that they express them by screaming, crying, punching and kicking while sleeping. Lancet Neurology ...
Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Jul 29, 2011 |
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