Pediatrics
Military families may need help with mental health
(HealthDay)—A leading pediatricians' group is highlighting the plight of children in military families in a new report.
May 27, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
College students who drink to reduce anxiety may face special dangers
(Medical Xpress)—A study conducted in the University at Buffalo Department of Psychology has found that college students who drink to cope with anxiety may experience more negative alcohol-related consequences than peers ...
Feb 7, 2013
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Health
Many seniors' sleep habits are similar to those of young adults, study suggests
More than half of all retired people aged 65 and over report sleeping at least 7.5 hours per night, and between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7:30 a.m., contrary to commonly held assumptions that most elderly go to bed early and ...
Nov 19, 2012
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Overnight dementia 'camp' allows caregivers rest
(AP)—At night, when most people their age are going to sleep, a group of elderly people with dementia are just getting started, dancing and shaking tambourines and maracas in a raucous version of "La Bamba."
Oct 1, 2012
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Neuroscience
The longer you're awake, the slower you get
Anyone that has ever had trouble sleeping can attest to the difficulties at work the following day. Experts recommend eight hours of sleep per night for ideal health and productivity, but what if five to six hours of sleep ...
Jul 27, 2012
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Neuroscience
Brain cell changes may cause sleep troubles in aging
Older animals show cellular changes in the brain "clock" that sets sleep and wakeful periods, according to new research in the April 25 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. The findings may help explain why elderly people ...
Apr 24, 2012
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Health
Five tips for a better night's sleep
There’s nothing like a good night’s sleep to get you going in the morning. Drexel’s Dr. Joanne Getsy offers some tips to jump start your body and mind.
Apr 17, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mass participation dream experiment launches
Is it possible to influence people as they sleep and give them their perfect dream? Today sees the launch of a new study that uses a specially designed iPhone app in an attempt to improve the dreams of millions of people ...
Apr 12, 2012
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Medical research
Wake Forest Baptist conducts clinical study for insomnia using new technology
Insomnia is the most prevalent sleep disorder, affecting up to 50 percent of the adult population in the United States on a weekly basis.
Jun 30, 2011
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