Psychology & Psychiatry
Seasonal affective disorder prevention and treatment
Dear Mayo Clinic: Is seasonal affective disorder considered depression? If so, should I be treated for it year-round even though it comes and goes?
Nov 8, 2016
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Page 8 - News tagged with sleep habits
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Cognitive behavioral therapy effective for older people with insomnia
Insomnia is the most common sleep problem in adults—as many as 30 percent to 50 percent of people report having trouble sleeping. For older adults, insomnia can often be chronic and is linked to other serious health conditions. ...
Oct 28, 2016
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Fitful sleep may take toll on older women's hearts
(HealthDay)—The sleep woes that many women suffer during menopause may be more than a nuisance: New research suggests a link between lost sleep and an increase in risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
Oct 6, 2016
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Sleep disorders
SAVE - sleep apnea treatment: No cardiovascular benefit
More than 3 years of nightly treatment with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine did not reduce cardiovascular risk more than usual care among patients with cardiovascular disease and obstructive sleep apnea ...
Aug 29, 2016
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Smartphones uncover how the world sleeps
A pioneering study of worldwide sleep patterns combines math modeling, mobile apps and big data to parse the roles society and biology each play in setting sleep schedules.
May 6, 2016
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Mom was right: A good night's sleep helps keep you healthy
(HealthDay)—In news that's sure to have mothers everywhere saying, "I told you so," scientists have confirmed that a good night's sleep may keep colds and other infections at bay.
Apr 11, 2016
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Pediatrics
Small increases in sleep improve grades
Elementary school-age children who improved their sleep habits also improved in their academic performance, according to a study by researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Mental Health University Institute in partnership ...
Apr 5, 2016
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Genetics
Sleep tight—gene responsible for sleep deprivation and metabolic disorders identified
The sleep habits of fruit flies are remarkably similar to humans. They get most of their sleep at night, certain drugs and stimulants like caffeine can negatively affect their sleep, and if they get a lousy night's sleep ...
Mar 24, 2016
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Sleep disorders
Can't sleep? Street lights may be keeping you awake
If your neighborhood is well-lit at night, you may not be sleeping well, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 68th Annual Meeting in Vancouver, Canada, April 15 ...
Mar 1, 2016
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Study finds jet lag-like sleep disruptions spur Alzheimer's memory, learning loss
Chemical changes in brain cells caused by disturbances in the body's day-night cycle may be a key underlying cause of the learning and memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to a University of California, ...
Oct 28, 2015
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