Health
For better sleep, doctors suggest low-tech, cheap solutions
Millions of people struggle to get enough sleep—and to stay alert the next day.
Aug 1, 2018
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News tagged with sleep medicine
Psychology & Psychiatry
New position paper recommends treatment options for nightmare disorder in adults
A variety of treatment options may be effective for nightmare disorder in adults, according to a position paper from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
Jun 14, 2018
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Neuroscience
A single control center for sleep and wake in the brain
Until now, it was thought that multiple brain areas were needed to control sleep and wakefulness. Neuroscientists from Bern have now identified one single control center for the sleep-wake cycle in the brain. The findings ...
Jun 12, 2018
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Health
Sleep disturbances more common for immigrants than non-immigrants
Preliminary data from a recent study show high levels of emotional distress could be causing immigrants to have more sleep disorder symptoms than non-immigrants.
Jun 5, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Lighting intervention improves sleep and mood for Alzheimer's patients
A tailored lighting intervention in nursing homes can positively impact sleep, mood and behavior for patients with Alzheimer's disease, according to preliminary findings from a new study.
Jun 5, 2018
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Health
Poor sleep at night could mean decreased work productivity in the morning
Preliminary results from a new study suggest that several sleep-related symptoms are associated with decreased work productivity.
Jun 4, 2018
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Health
Childhood cancer survivors more likely to experience sleep problems as adults
Preliminary results from a study of childhood cancer survivors show that they are more likely to experience sleep problems and daytime sleepiness as adults, and those who report poor sleep have a greater likelihood of persistent ...
Jun 4, 2018
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Health
Sleep paralysis and hallucinations are prevalent in student athletes
Pilot data from a recent study suggest that sleep paralysis and dream-like hallucinations as you are falling asleep or waking up are widespread in student athletes and are independently associated with symptoms of depression. ...
Jun 4, 2018
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Health
Study links short and long sleep durations with excess heart age
Preliminary results from a new study show that excess heart age (EHA) appeared to be lowest among adults who reported sleeping seven hours per 24-hour period.
Jun 4, 2018
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Health
Study links screen time to insomnia symptoms and depressive symptoms in adolescents
Preliminary results from a new study indicate that greater amounts of daily screen time are associated with more insomnia symptoms and shorter sleep duration among adolescents.
Jun 4, 2018
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