Turn on the lights and turn off your health, a new study reports. Researchers claim exposure to bright room lighting at night can ruin your sleep and increase risk for high blood pressure and diabetes. The findings show the lights can suppress melatonin levels. [...]
One small lifestyle change can give sleep apnea patients a whole new lease on life. After only a few weeks of sleeping with a CPAP machine, the constant fatigue from the sleep disorder fades, making way for improved energy and mood. A study published [...]
Insomnia and depression are often closely related. The relationship can go both ways: depression can cause insomnia, and insomnia can lead to depression. Depression drugs are the front-line treatment for most patients, but as the bleakness of depression goes away the sleeplessness often stays. [...]
Recently the Sleep Education Blog has reported on two reviews and a new study of acupuncture for insomnia; the evidence to support its use remains limited. But a new government report shows that acupuncture is growing in popularity. The report examined the use of [...]
In February the Sleep Education Blog reported on the use of bariatric surgery to treat obstructive sleep apnea. A small study found that surgery did provide some benefits; but it wasn't a cure for OSA. Now a new study takes a broader look at [...]
Prescription drug abuse is a nationwide problem affecting every segment of society. Older adults may be most vulnerable to prescription drug abuse. They are prescribed more medications than younger adults. But surveys show that the problem also can affect children and teens. The National Institute on [...]
Research has shown that cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective treatment option for chronic insomnia. But can online CBT help you sleep better? Some health insurers think so. The L.A. Times reported that online CBT for insomnia is now covered by some insurance providers. [...]
Insomnia can make you feel like your mind is racing out of control. A revealing new study explains why your brain may be unable to put the brakes on your thoughts. It links the problem to low levels of a brain chemical. The chemical [...]
Current economic conditions in the U.S. are forcing many consumers to cut back on health care expenses. Yet sleep experts advise that the cost of a sleep study is a sound investment for millions of people who suffer from a sleep disorder. The Centers [...]
Searching for a solution to their sleep problems, many adults are taking melatonin supplements as a sleep aid. Research shows that this may benefit certain people. But melatonin is no miracle cure for the sleepless. Melatonin is a natural hormone that is produced by [...]
