A new study found an association between insomnia symptoms and suicidal thoughts in depressed patients. "Insomnia and nightmares, which are often confused and may go hand-in-hand, are known risk factors for suicide, but just how they contribute was unknown," said Dr. W. Vaughn McCall, [...]
A new study found a high prevalence of sleep disorders and a startlingly high rate of short sleep duration among active duty military personnel. The study suggests the need for a cultural change toward appropriate sleep practices throughout the military. Results show that the [...]
Today the FDA issued a new safety announcement and consumer update about some common sleeping pills used to treat insomnia. The FDA is requiring drug makers to lower the recommended doses for products that contain the drug zolpidem. The FDA is concerned that the [...]
The most effective treatment for chronic insomnia is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-I). However, medications can be helpful for some people who have insomnia. Follow these tips to make sure that you use sleeping pills safely and properly to treat insomnia: Never take a sleeping pill without [...]
A new study suggests that treatment of mild sleep-disordered breathing with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy in pregnant women with preeclampsia improves fetal activity levels, a marker of fetal well-being. Results show that the average number of fetal movements increased from 319 during [...]
As more Americans come to grips with the serious nature of their sleep problems, the number of medical facilities treating sleep illness is on the rise. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine announced today that it has accredited its 2,500th sleep center, setting an [...]
Researchers have discovered that people with hypersomnias, or a group of sleep disorders that involve excessive daytime sleepiness such as narcolepsy, have a substance in their cerebrospinal fluid that acts like a sleeping pill. "These individuals report feeling as if they're walking around in [...]
Parasomnias are sleep disorders that involve undesirable events and experiences. These behaviors are common in children. For the most part, they are a normal part of childhood. Some of these disorders are similar to one another. They share some common features. The following chart [...]
Parasomnias are sleep disorders that involve undesirable events and experiences. These behaviors are common in children. For the most part, they are a normal part of childhood. Some of these disorders are similar to one another. They share some common features. The following chart [...]
As a woman you face many potential barriers that can disrupt and disturb your sleep. However, getting the right amount of sleep is vital in promoting a woman’s health and well-being. Inadequate sleep has been associated with an increased risk of diabetes, hypertension, stroke, [...]
