Insomnia
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CBT is a multifaceted approach recommended as a treatment for chronic insomnia. A new study looked at CBT components to determine which are most effective for improving sleep, finding that relaxation techniques may potentially be counterproductive.
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For the first time, scientists have identified how going to bed stressed fires up certain brain cells at the wrong time in the sleep cycle to significantly interrupt it – and that suppressing this activity can ensure 'business as usual' slumber.
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A new study has found that a majority of medical cannabis users suffering from insomnia and poor-quality sleep are ditching conventional over-the-counter and prescription sleep aids in favor of using the drug to treat sleep-related problems.
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Six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and with it comes the physical behaviors that are responsible for 80% of nursing home admissions. Researchers believe fasting set to circadian rhythms could alleviate these awful side effects.
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A common sleeping pill showed promise in combating the substances that lead to the harmful tangles and plaques in the brain that contribute to Alzheimer's disease, but larger, more comprehensive studies are needed to confirm the results.
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There's mounting evidence of the relationship between sleep and cognitive decline. Now, a 10-year look at the habits of older adults suggests spending more than 30 minutes getting to sleep may be worse for your health than waking during the night.
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A study has reviewed more than 150 clinical trials to present a comparative analysis of 30 drug treatments for insomnia. The findings indicate many lack long-term safety data and treatments such as melatonin have little evidence of effectiveness.
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Does insomnia directly increase a person’s blood sugar? A new study suggests it does, and proposes treating insomnia in diabetic patients could lead to significant improvements in their disease symptoms.
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A new observational study, analyzing data from nearly half a million UK subjects, suggests improving sleep behavior is an important intervention for both clinicians and patients looking to reduce risk of heart failure.
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A study has homed in on the brain circuit responsible for stress-induced insomnia. The research suggests this same circuit is responsible for stress-related immune system dysfunction, pointing to a close relationship between stress, insomnia and weakened immunity.
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Results from the world's first placebo-controlled clinical trial testing the efficacy of medicinal cannabis for chronic insomnia reveal statistically significant, and dose responsive, improvements to sleep quality using a novel CBD/THC formulation.
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Should you suffer from insomnia, you'll know how tempting it can be to rely on sleep-aid drugs. A new study, however, suggests that insomniacs may have success with a natural supplement, in the form of saffron extract.
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