Health

Study models the causes of insomnia in menopausal women

One of the most common symptoms that women experience during menopause is sleep disruption. Although this change is thought to be associated with depression, hot flashes, and fluctuating hormone levels, few studies have investigated ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

8% of Austrians suffer from pathological insomnia

Chronic insomnia is widespread and leads to generally poor physical and mental health and has a high societal cost. General data on insomnia from Austria, including the help-seeking behaviour of those affected, have been ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Depression and insomnia should be treated individually

A common belief that insomnia is a secondary symptom of depression when they co-occur is not supported by scientific evidence, and doctors should direct targeted diagnostic and treatment attention to both disorders, according ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Mindfulness therapy may help with poor sleep

Sleep problems are common in the general population with up to half of Singaporean adults reporting insufficient or unsatisfying sleep. Sleep quality tends to worsen with age and poor sleep is a modifiable risk factor for ...

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