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Insomniacs pay higher health-care costs than noninsomniacs
A research abstract that will be presented Monday at SLEEP 2007, the 21st Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) finds that the health care costs of patients with insomnia are higher than for those without insomnia.   view more (2007-06-11)

Stanford researcher links hot flashes to insomnia
Millions of women experience menopause each year, and many find themselves having to cope with a plethora of unpleasant symptoms. Hot flashes, headaches and mood swings all come with the territory and, for some women, so does insomnia.   view more (2006-06-27)

New study in the journal SLEEP finds a link between insomnia and depression in young adults
A study published in the April 1 issue of the journal SLEEP confirms the persistent nature of insomnia and the increased risk of subsequent depression among individuals with insomnia.   view more (2008-04-01)

CBT workshops an effective means for getting men to seek help for their insomnia
Despite the positive results that it brings in the treatment of insomnia, access to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been difficult given the limited awareness of CBT services amongst referrers such as primary care providers.   view more (2007-06-13)

Journal Sleep: Insomniacs are more likely to report a family history of the sleep disorder
Individuals with either current or past insomnia are more likely to report a family history of insomnia than are those who have never had the sleep disorder.   view more (2007-12-03)

Over 1.6 million Americans use CAM for insomnia or trouble sleeping
A recent analysis of national survey data reveals that over 1.6 million American adults use some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to treat insomnia or trouble sleeping.   view more (2006-09-20)

Insomnia in parents can result in sleep problems, suicidal behavior among their offspring
A history of chronic insomnia in parents is not only associated with elevated risk for insomnia but also with elevated risks for use of hypnotics, psychopathology and suicidal behavior in adolescent offspring, according to a research abstract that will be presented on Thursday at SLEEP 2008, the... view more (2008-06-12)

Journal Sleep: Link between insomnia and hypersomnia, depression in children
According to a study published in the January 1st issue of the journal SLEEP, sleep-disturbed children are more severely depressed and have more depressive symptoms and comorbid anxiety disorders compared with children without sleep disturbance.   view more (2007-01-03)

Adolescents with chronic insomnia report 'twofold to fivefold' increase in personal problems
Documenting a "twofold to fivefold" increase in personal problems among adolescents with persistent sleeplessness, public health researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston say they have completed the first prospective study demonstrating the negative impact of... view more (2008-03-24)

New study in the journal Sleep finds that treating insomnia is far less costly than ignoring it
Insomniacs are advised to get early treatment for their sleep disorder not only so they can start feeling better faster, but it can also save them and their employers money in the long run. A study published in the March 1st issue of the journal SLEEP finds that, as opposed to treating insomnia,... view more (2007-03-01)

Many drugs prescribed for chronic insomnia are not approved for that purpose
The most frequently used drugs for treating chronic insomnia have never been approved for that purpose by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), according to a sleep expert from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.   view more (2005-06-15)

Insomnia among returning war vets is as severe as patients with chronic insomnia
Insomnia together with post-deployment adjustment disorders among returning war veterans is as severe as patients suffering from chronic insomnia.   view more (2008-06-10)

Imagery rehearsal therapy improves sleep in insomniacs
In a study that insomniacs may find welcoming, imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT) has been shown to subjectively improve their ability to get a good night's sleep.   view more (2007-06-13)

A similarity in the meaning of sleep quality between insomniacs, normal sleepers
Both insomnia patients and normal sleepers define sleep quality by tiredness upon waking and throughout the day, feeling rested and restored upon waking, and the number of awakenings they experienced in the night. Further, people with insomnia have more requirements for judging sleep to be of good... view more (2008-03-03)

New survey uncovers how insomnia affects job performance and safety
Alertness Solutions presented results of a new survey this week at the annual SLEEP meeting showing the significant impact our 24/7 culture is having on healthcare professionals' job performance and patient safety.   view more (2007-06-18)

'Night owls' report more insomnia-related symptoms
Those persons who are labeled a "night owl" report more pathological symptoms related to insomnia, despite many having the opportunity to compensate for their nocturnal sleeplessness by extending their time in bed and being able to gain more total sleep time, according to a study... view more (2007-04-16)

Severe hot flashes associated with chronic insomnia
Women who have severe hot flashes may have more chronic sleep problems than women who do not.   view more (2006-06-27)

Adolescent insomnia linked to depression and substance abuse during adolescence and young adulthood
A study in the Oct. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that adolescent insomnia symptoms are associated with depression, suicide ideation and attempts, and the use of alcohol, cannabis and other drugs such as cocaine.   view more (2008-10-01)

Insomnia Poorly Understood By Medical Profession (p 1959)
ISSUE: 27 November-3 December 2004 EMBARGO: 0001 H (London time) Friday 26 November 2004. In North America the embargo lifts at 6.30pm ET Thursday 25 November 2004.   view more (2004-11-24)

Brain imaging links chronic insomnia to reversible cognitive deficits without changes in behavior
A neuroimaging study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep is the first to find that cognitive processes related to verbal fluency are compromised in people with insomnia despite the absence of a behavioral deficit.   view more (2008-09-02)

A self-help program delivered online can improve insomnia in adults
A cognitive behavioral intervention for insomnia delivered via the Internet can significantly improve insomnia in adults, according to a research abstract that will be presented on Wednesday at SLEEP 2008, the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS).   view more (2008-06-11)

About 5 percent of adults with insomnia use alternative therapies
More than 1.6 million U.S. adults are estimated to use complementary and alternative therapies to treat insomnia or trouble sleeping, according to the results of a national survey published in the September 18 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, a theme issue on sleep.   view more (2006-09-19)

AASM statement on use of sleep medications
Insomnia occurs when people have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, and it is a common sleep compliant. While a brief case of insomnia can arise due to temporary stress, excitement or other emotion, more than 20 million Americans report having a chronic form of insomnia that keeps them from... view more (2008-01-24)

Journal Sleep: A short-term dose of zolpidem is an effective treatment for insomnia
A study published in the January 1 issue of the journal SLEEP finds that zolpidem extended-release 12.5 mg, taken three to seven nights per week for up to six months, provided sustained and significant improvements in sleep onset and maintenance, and also improved next-day concentration and morning... view more (2008-01-02)

Moderate exercise can improve the sleep quality of insomnia patients
An acute session of moderate aerobic exercise, but not heavy aerobic or moderate strength exercises, can reduce the anxiety state and improve the sleep quality of insomnia patients.   view more (2008-06-11)

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