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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)
Cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective treatment for chronic insomnia
A majority of people experiencing chronic insomnia can experience a normalization of sleep parameters through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). view more (2009-06-09)
'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 published in the April 15th issue of the Journal of... 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)
Meditation may be an effective treatment for insomnia
Meditation may be an effective behavioral intervention in the treatment of insomnia. view more (2009-06-09)
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)
Cognitive behavior therapy appears beneficial for long-term treatment of insomnia
For patients with persistent insomnia, a combination of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and the medication zolpidem for 6 weeks was associated with improvement in sleep, although for a longer treatment period CBT alone was more beneficial. view more (2009-05-20)
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)
Bad news for insomniacs: 'hunger hormones' affected by poor sleep
Insomnia has long been associated with poor health, including weight gain and even obesity. Now researchers at UCLA have found out why. view more (2009-03-26)
Genetic link found between stress-induced sleep loss and intrusive thinking
The genetic factors that cause increased sleep problems during times of stress seem to be the same as those that make people with intrusive and ruminative thoughts have a higher prevalence of insomnia. view more (2009-06-09)
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 sleeping well nearly every night. 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 sleepiness in people with insomnia. view more (2008-01-02)
Insomnia is bad for the heart
Can't sleep at night? A new study published in the journal Sleep has found that people who suffer from insomnia have heightened nighttime blood pressure, which can lead to cardiac problems. view more (2009-09-08)
Internet-based intervention may improve insomnia
An online insomnia intervention based on established face-to-face cognitive behavioral therapy techniques appears to improve patients' sleep. view more (2009-07-07)
Study links primary insomnia to a neurochemical abnormality in young and middle-aged adults
A study in the Nov. 1 issue of the journal Sleep is the first demonstration of a specific neurochemical abnormality in adults with primary insomnia, providing greater insight to the limited understanding of the condition's pathology. view more (2008-11-03)
Insomnia suffers need increased brain activation to maintain normal daily function
Patients suffering from chronic primary insomnia (PIs) have higher levels of brain activation compared to normal sleepers during a working memory test. view more (2009-06-09)
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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