Pediatrics
Children's sleep not significantly affected by screen time, new study finds
Screen-time has little impact on the quality of children's sleep, according to new Oxford University research.
Nov 5, 2018
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Health
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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Health
When to seek help for memory loss
Everyone forgets things at times. How often have you misplaced your cellphone or car keys? Have you ever forgotten the name of a person you just met?
May 2, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Studies: Better sleep may be important for Alzheimer's risk
To sleep, perchance to... ward off Alzheimer's? New research suggests poor sleep may increase people's risk of Alzheimer's disease, by spurring a brain-clogging gunk that in turn further interrupts shut-eye.
Jul 20, 2015
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Health
Less sleep may mean less sex after menopause
(HealthDay)—Too little sleep may lead to too little intimacy for postmenopausal women, a new study finds.
Sep 30, 2015
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Overweight & Obesity
Poor sleep quality worsens health problems in obese older people, study shows
Obese older people who sleep badly have less muscle strength and mass in their legs and arms, as well as more body fat and more symptoms of anxiety and depression than those who sleep well, according to a study conducted ...
Oct 10, 2023
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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 ...
Sep 6, 2021
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Sleep disorders
FDA says repaired sleep apnea machines still carry health risks
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued another warning about certain sleep apnea machines made by Philips Respironics.
Apr 10, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Is children's reading ability affected by their sleep?
New research published in the British Journal of Educational Psychology suggests that sleep problems may negatively affect children's reading ability.
Nov 3, 2021
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Health
Study shows that children sleep better when they have a nightly bedtime routine
A multinational study suggests that having a regular bedtime routine is associated with better sleep in young children up to 6 years of age, and the positive impact on sleep increases with the consistency of the nightly routine.
May 7, 2015
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