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Poor Sleep in Your 30s, 40s Could Mean Memory Problems Later
THURSDAY, Jan. 4, 2024 – People who get poor sleep in their 30s and 40s might be more likely to develop memory and thinking problems a decade later, a new study warns. Those who had the most...
Losing Sleep Makes for Unhappy, Anxious Days
FRIDAY, Dec. 22, 2023 — An exhaustive review of sleep research spanning five decades underscores the importance of getting your Zzzzzs. Sleep loss undermines emotional functioning and increases a p...
Texting, Video Gaming Especially Bad for Teen's Sleep: Study
THURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2023 – Any type of time spent looking at screens before bed is bad for kids' sleep, but new research shows that "interactive" screen time – texting and video games, for example...
Sleep Disturbances Tied to Emotional, Behavioral Difficulties in Young Children
THURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2023 – A natural history of sleep disturbances is associated with resolved and incident emotional and behavioral difficulties (EBDs) among preschool-aged children, according to a...
Polygenic Predisposition to Short Sleep Linked to Depression
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 29, 2023 – Polygenic predisposition to short sleep is associated with depression onset, but polygenic predisposition to depression is not associated with overall sleep duration,...
U.S. Teens Are Driving Drowsy at High Rates
FRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2023 – Drowsy driving causes thousands of car crashes a year and teen drivers say they are often sleepy behind the wheel. In a new survey, teens reported high rates of drowsy...
Therapeutic Touch, Music Before Bed Aid Sleep in Menopausal Women
TUESDAY, Oct. 31, 2023 – Therapeutic touch (TT) and music both help to increase sleep quality and quality of life and reduce menopausal symptoms, according to a study published online Oct. 24...
Seniors, Here Are the Meds That Can Harm Your Driving Skills
TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 – Some common medications – including antidepressants, sleep aids and painkillers – may dull the driving skills of seniors, a new study finds. Many different medication...
Deviations From Normal Activity, Sleep Patterns Linked to Preterm Birth
THURSDAY, Sept. 28, 2023 – Deviations from a normal "clock" of physical activity and sleep during pregnancy are associated with pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth (PTB), according to a...
Keeping Baby Safe: Follow These Tips to Lower Sleep Risks
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 – It’s always a good time to check your baby’s sleep space. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has released its annual report on the topic, showing that risks ...
'Night Owls' Are Often Less Healthy, Upping Diabetes Risk
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 – Staying up late comes naturally to some folks, whether they’re working or relaxing deep into the night. But being a night owl might come at a cost to one’s health. People wh...
Better Sleep, Less Stress-Linked 'Acting Out' in Kids
FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 – If your child is acting out and you’re looking for solutions, researchers at the University of Georgia’s Youth Development Institute suggest better sleep might be the answer. ...
Orexin Receptor 2 Agonist Improves Sleepiness in Narcolepsy
THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 – For patients with narcolepsy type 1, an orexin receptor 2 agonist, TAK-994, improves measures of sleepiness and cataplexy over eight weeks compared with placebo but is...
For Young Workers, Insomnia Cuts Productivity
MONDAY, July 17, 2023 – A new study from Australia tied some dangerous and unsettling issues to sleep disorders in young people. The research found links to daytime drowsiness, mental health issues...
In the Name of Better Slumber, a Third of American Couples Choose 'Sleep Divorce'
THURSDAY, July 13, 2023 – More than one-third of coupled Americans who want better sleep are opting for a “sleep divorce.” They’re not actually divorcing, but sleeping in another room so that they ea...
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