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Insomnia Linked to Cognitive Decline, Cognitive Impairment

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 10, 2025 – Insomnia is associated with cognitive decline and risk for cognitive impairment (CI), according to a study published online Sept. 10 in Neurology. Diego Z. Carvalho,...

Insomnia Might Increase Dementia Risk Among Seniors

THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2025 — Your beauty rest might be protecting your brain health as well, a new study says. Seniors with chronic insomnia might experience a faster decline in their memory and t...

Breast Milk Timing Crucial For Babies' Sleep, Researchers Say

FRIDAY, Sept. 5, 2025 — Busy moms might be sending their babies the wrong signal if they feed evening breast milk that was expressed in the morning, a new study suggests. The composition of breast m...

Sleep Problems Tied to Self-Harm in Teens

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 – Sleep problems in early teens are associated with future self-harm, according to a study published online Aug. 4 in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. Michaela P...

Cannabis-Based Medical Products Aid Primary Insomnia

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 – Insomnia patients taking cannabis-based medicinal products report better quality sleep, according to a study published online Aug. 27 in PLOS Mental Health. Arushika ...

Good Sleep, Eating Right Tied To Better Mental Well-Being Among Young Adults

FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 — Good sleep can be key to a young adult’s mental well-being, according to a new study. Young adults who slept better were more likely to have a healthier mind, according to res...

Three Health Behaviors Positively Affect Mental Well-Being in Young Adults

THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2025 – Fruit and vegetable consumption, physical activity, and especially better sleep quality are associated with psychological well-being of young adults, according to a study...

Poor Sleep Tied To Self-Harm Among Teens

FRIDAY, Aug. 22, 2025 — Teenagers who get poor sleep are more likely to harm themselves on purpose, a new study says. Shorter sleep, going to sleep later and frequent waking during the night all were ...

Does 'Social Apnea' Disturb Your Weekend Sleep?

TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 — Folks who spend the weekend partying could be damaging their sleep through “social apnea,” a new study says. Late nights drinking and smoking appear to cause a weekend spike i...

Prioritize Sleep As the School Year Begins

SUNDAY, Aug. 17, 2025 — As the new school year begins, experts say one simple habit can help kids succeed: Getting enough sleep. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) reminds families, t...

Sleep Fragmentation Negatively Linked to QoL in Pediatric Nocturnal Enuresis

FRIDAY, Aug. 15, 2025 – For children with monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (MNE), sleep fragmentation is negatively associated with physical and social quality of life, with N2 stage moderating...

Adenotonsillectomy Tied to Decrease in Heart Rate, Cardiac Output in Children

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 13, 2025 – For children with adenotonsillar hypertrophy (ATH) and obstructive sleep disordered breathing (OSDB), adenotonsillectomy is associated with a significant reduction in...

Reciprocal Relationships Identified Between Gut Bacteria and Insomnia

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 13, 2025 – There appear to be reciprocal links between certain gut bacteria and insomnia risk, according to a study published online Aug. 12 in General Psychiatry. Shangyun Shi, from...

CPAP Preferentially Improves Cardiovascular Outcomes in High-Risk OSA

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 6, 2025 – In patients with high-risk obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) improves cardiovascular outcomes, while harm may be seen in those with...

Insomnia Plays a Role in Quality of Life for Patients With ADHD

MONDAY, July 21, 2025 – Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are associated with lower quality of life (QoL) in adults, and this association is only partially mediated by...

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