News tagged with chronic insomnia

Researchers identify molecular mechanism that regulates wakefulness, sleep

Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have, for the first time, identified an intracellular signaling enzyme that regulates the wake-sleep cycle, which could help lead to the development of more effective ...

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Nov 22, 2011 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Aerobic exercise relieves insomnia

The millions of middle-aged and older adults who suffer from insomnia have a new drug-free prescription for a more restful night's sleep. Regular aerobic exercise improves the quality of sleep, mood and vitality, according ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Sep 15, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Study finds an increased risk of death in men with insomnia and a short sleep duration

A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep found an elevated risk of death in men with a complaint of chronic insomnia and an objectively measured short sleep duration. The results suggest that public health policy ...

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created Sep 01, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Long-term study links chronic insomnia to increased risk of death

Individuals with chronic insomnia have an elevated risk of death, according to a research abstract that will be presented Monday, June 7, 2010, in San Antonio, Texas, at SLEEP 2010, the 24th annual meeting of the Associated ...

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created Jun 07, 2010 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 1

What Causes Irritability In Menopause?

Irritability is frequently the main presenting complaint of perimenopausal and postmenopausal women; yet, studies specifically researching on irritability in this population are lacking.

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created Jun 09, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Online cognitive behavioral therapy is effective in treating chronic insomnia

A study in the June 1 issue of the journal Sleep demonstrates that online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for chronic insomnia significantly improves insomnia severity, daytime fatigue, and sleep quality. Online treatm ...

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created Jun 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0