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Three Important Changes in AASM's New Restless Legs Syndrome Guidelines

Previous treatments may have been making symptoms worse over the long term, expert says

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Novel Drug Improves Depression, Insomnia Symptoms as Add-On Therapy

No approved agent has the same mechanism of action as seltorexant

Nov 01, 2024
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Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Increased Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity in Kids

This association could provide insights into future treatment paradigms for kids

Oct 31, 2024
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Surprising Mediator Links Poverty and Knee Pain

Study: It's not deprivation per se, but intervening factors that go with it

Oct 29, 2024
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Poor Sleep at Age 40 Linked to Accelerated Brain Aging

Sleep quality in early midlife predicted brain age 15 years later

Oct 23, 2024
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As #Mouthtape for Sleep Apnea Takes Off, Research Raises Concern for One Group

Airflow deteriorated in one subset of patients when their mouths were kept closed

Oct 03, 2024
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Nurse-Supported Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Improved Sleep Outcomes

Randomized trial shows insomnia severity scores improved at both 8 weeks and 6 months

Sep 09, 2024
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Mask Ban Approved; Magnesium and Sleep; Tenet Hospitals Sold

Health news and commentary gathered by staff

Aug 06, 2024
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Specialists Say There Are Benefits to Couples Sleeping Separately

More than one-third of Americans said they occasionally or consistently sleep in another room

Jul 10, 2024
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Melatonin Use Tied to Decreased Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Retrospective research isn't definitive but cheap supplement has been linked to better eye health

Jun 07, 2024
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Sleep Disturbance Common in Postmenopausal Women With Troublesome Hot Flashes

Most reported trouble sleeping, staying asleep, and many said their sleep was of poor quality

Jun 07, 2024
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Can Pink Noise Enhance Sleep and Memory? Early Research Drives a Color Noise Buzz.

"There's still a lot of work we have to do," says one researcher

May 21, 2024
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Nerve Stimulation for Sleep Apnea May Not Work for All

Body mass index, sleeping position influence outcomes

Apr 05, 2024
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Memory, Cognitive Symptoms Linked to Sleep Apnea

Findings highlight importance of early screening for apnea, researcher says

Mar 04, 2024
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