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·December 13, 2021·4 min read

Common Sleep Disorder Combo Could Be Deadly

People who suffer from insomnia in conjunction with sleep apnea are more likely to experience heart problems and are 50% more likely to die than those without the conditions.

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·December 6, 2021·4 min read

Recent Cannabis Use Linked to Extremes of Nightly Sleep Duration

Recent cannabis use can impact sleep duration, a new study reports. Recent cannabis users reported experiencing either too little, or too much sleep.

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·December 5, 2021·3 min read

Digital Therapy for Prenatal Insomnia May Prevent Postpartum Depression

Digital cognitive behavioral therapy designed to curb insomnia during pregnancy reduces postpartum depression, researchers report.

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·October 16, 2021·4 min read

Why Do We Wake Around 3am and Dwell On Our Fears and Shortcomings?

Researchers investigate why many of us wake in the middle of the night and dwell on our fears.

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·October 12, 2021·4 min read

Natural Light May Be Key to Improving Mood and Reducing Insomnia

More time spent outside in natural light was associated with improved mood, better sleep quality, and ease of waking.

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·July 27, 2021·4 min read

More Than 1 in 4 Adults With a Previous Suicide Attempt Are Psychologically Flourishing

28.4% of people who had previously attempted suicide reported complete mental health, including being free of psychological problems for up to a year and improvements in life satisfaction spanning a month or more.

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·July 7, 2021·2 min read

How a Series of Sleep Loss Impacts Mental and Physical Wellbeing

Three consecutive nights of sleep loss can have a negative impact on both mental and physical health. Sleep deprivation can lead to an increase in anger, frustration, and anxiety. Additionally, those who experienced sleep loss reported a change in physical wellbeing, including gastrointestinal and respiratory problems.

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·June 21, 2021·3 min read

Sleep Is Essential to Health

Quality sleep is a biological necessity, researchers say. Inadequate sleep, sleep disorders, and sleep disruptions contribute to physical and mental health problems, and can cause public safety issues.

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·June 17, 2021·4 min read

Stress During Pandemic Linked to Poor Sleep

A new study sheds light on how COVID-19 has impacted sleep and mental health. Researchers found 32.9% of people reported a decrease in sleep and 29.8% said they slept more during the lockdown. Changes in sleep patterns correlated with self-reported mental health difficulties during this time, which mostly led to sleep loss.

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·June 9, 2021·2 min read

Persistent Insomnia Symptoms Since Childhood Associated With Mood, Anxiety Disorders

Insomnia experienced in childhood that continues into adulthood is a strong predictor of mood and anxiety disorders, a new study reports. Persistent insomnia from childhood was associated with a 2.8% increased risk of internalizing disorders in adulthood.

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·June 9, 2021·4 min read

Having Trouble Falling Asleep Predicts Cognitive Impairment in Later Life

People who have trouble falling asleep at night are at increased risk of cognitive decline within fourteen years compared to those with other forms of insomnia, a new study reports.

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·June 8, 2021·2 min read

People Who Have Trouble Sleeping Are at a Higher Risk of Dying, Especially Diabetics

Sleep disruptions have been linked to a higher risk of death, especially in those with type 2 diabetes. Researchers found those with type 2 diabetes who reported frequent sleep disruptions, were 87% more likely to die of any cause than those without diabetes or sleep disturbances. Additionally, those with diabetes and sleep disruptions were 12% more die over a nine-year period than those with diabetes alone.

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insomnia

Common Sleep Disorder Combo Could Be Deadly

Recent Cannabis Use Linked to Extremes of Nightly Sleep Duration

Digital Therapy for Prenatal Insomnia May Prevent Postpartum Depression

Why Do We Wake Around 3am and Dwell On Our Fears and Shortcomings?

Natural Light May Be Key to Improving Mood and Reducing Insomnia

More Than 1 in 4 Adults With a Previous Suicide Attempt Are Psychologically Flourishing

How a Series of Sleep Loss Impacts Mental and Physical Wellbeing

Sleep Is Essential to Health

Stress During Pandemic Linked to Poor Sleep

Persistent Insomnia Symptoms Since Childhood Associated With Mood, Anxiety Disorders

Having Trouble Falling Asleep Predicts Cognitive Impairment in Later Life

People Who Have Trouble Sleeping Are at a Higher Risk of Dying, Especially Diabetics

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