Health
Power naps for insomniacs
Daytime naps may hold the key to treating insomnia, Flinders University researchers believe.
Jan 23, 2015
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Insomnia
Health
Twin study suggests genetic factors contribute to insomnia in children, teens
A new study of twins suggests that insomnia in childhood and adolescence is partially explained by genetic factors.
Jan 5, 2015
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Health
Researchers connect insomnia, higher death risk
A respiratory study spanning more than 40 years shows that chronic insomnia is associated with higher levels of inflammation in the blood and mortality.
Nov 24, 2014
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Addiction
High rate of insomnia during early recovery from addiction
Insomnia is a "prevalent and persistent" problem for patients in the early phases of recovery from the disease of addiction—and may lead to an increased risk of relapse, according to a report in the November/December Journal ...
Nov 5, 2014
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Health
Insomnia increases risk of motor vehicle deaths, other fatal injuries
New research suggests that insomnia is a major contributor to deaths caused by motor vehicle crashes and other unintentional fatal injuries. The results underscore the importance of the "Sleep Well, Be Well" campaign of the ...
Oct 31, 2014
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Health
Treating insomnia in elderly reduces inflammation, lowers risk for chronic diseases
(Medical Xpress)—Lack of sleep can make you sick. And while everybody has the occasional restless night, for those who suffer from chronic insomnia—some 15 percent of older adults in the United States—that sleep loss ...
Sep 16, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Can insomnia be treated with two weeks in a specialized hospital?
Insomnia is a disturbance that afflicts many people. Some new findings published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics indicate that a two week stay in a specialized hospital may help.
Sep 4, 2014
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Sleep disorders
Flinders sleep experts try new tactic to fight fatigue
In a world-first, sleep experts from Flinders University are attempting to fight fatigue caused by insomnia and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) by treating the two conditions at the same time.
Aug 28, 2014
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Medications
FDA approves new sleeping drug from Merck (Update)
Merck & Co. Inc. has won federal approval for a new type of sleeping pill designed to help people with insomnia stay asleep.
Aug 13, 2014
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Health
Teen insomnia is linked with depression and anxiety
A study of high school students by University of Adelaide psychology researchers has shed new light on the links between insomnia-related mental health conditions among teens.
Jul 30, 2014
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