Insomnia : Science World Report

Feb 10, 2017 03:10 AM EST

Sleeping In Outdoor Camps Is The Best Way To Reset Body’s Internal Clock, Scientists Say

Exposure to sunrays by sleeping in outdoor camps is crucial for circadian rhythm of the body.

Nov 15, 2016 04:16 AM EST

Cannabis Tips: Top 5 Cannabis Strain That Can Help Ease Insomnia And Other Sleeping Disorders

Experts shared some tips on what cannabis strain the best suit to ease insomnia and sleeping disorder.

Sep 01, 2016 05:53 AM EDT

Painkiller-Sedative Mix Can Cause Death, FDA Warns

FDA warned that taking a combination of painkiller and sedative can have adverse effects including death.

Nov 05, 2015 04:12 PM EST

Insomnia Inflammation Improved With Movement Meditation Tai Chi

The movement meditation tai chi as well as cognitive behavioral therapy may help reduce insomnia-related inflammation, according to a recent study.

Jun 19, 2015 03:49 PM EDT

Minorities Are At Increased Risk Of Sleep Disturbances, Study Suggests

New findings published in the journal Sleep show that some sleep disturbances may ultimately be influenced by race and ethnicity. In fact, researchers found that sleep disturbances and undiagnosed sleep apnea seemed to occur more frequently in racial/ethnic minorities.

Jun 12, 2015 11:20 AM EDT

Veterans Who Died From An Opioid Overdose Were Probably Also On Benzodiazepines

New findings published in the BMJ reveal that close to half of all veterans who died from drug overdoses were also prescribed benzodiazepines for pain, which are commonly used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal and insomnia.

Jun 11, 2015 05:39 PM EDT

Could Your Use Of Twitter Say Something About A Potential Sleep Disorder?

Could our regular use of Twitter tell us something about problems with insomnia or other sleep disorders?

Jun 01, 2015 04:19 PM EDT

Insomnia May Be Cured With A 1-Hour Therapy Session

Could a simple one-hour sleep therapy cure 73 percent of those suffering from acute insomnia? Researchers at Northumbria University have found that almost three-quarters of participants saw improvements in their quality of sleep following a 60-minute cognitive behavioral therapy session. The finding...

Apr 28, 2015 08:42 AM EDT

'Alert Insomniacs' May Suffer From Cognitive Impairment

New findings published in the journal Clinical Sleep Medicine suggest that insomnia could result in cognitive impairment for night workers.

Feb 26, 2015 12:05 PM EST

Chronic Insomnia Is Linked To Increased Mortality Rate

A good night's rest is essential for overall health and well being. Inadequate sleep can harm circadian rhythm and contribute to numerous health issues and increase the risk of obesity.

Feb 18, 2015 11:56 AM EST

Here's Why Sleep Helps Your Stem Cells Stay Young

If you're used to staying up late, new research gives you another reason to try and get into better sleeping habits. Not only can adequate sleep help you feel better rested, but it can help your stem cells stay in shape.

Mar 05, 2014 01:52 PM EST

Insomnia Patients’ Brains May Have More Plasticity Than Normal Sleepers

Insomnia is described as "waking up not feeling restored or refreshed," and it is the most common sleep disorder among Americans. Now, though, it turns out that those with insomnia may have brains with more plasticity than normal sleepers.