Tag: Insomnia
Bidirectional Association Seen Between Worry, Insomnia During Pandemic
Insomnia was more consistently associated with worries about the pandemic than exposure to COVID-19 risk factors
Sleep Medication Used by 8.4 Percent of Adults in 2020
8.4 percent of adults took sleep meds every day or most days in last 30 days; women were more likely to take sleep meds than men
Almost Three in 10 U.S. Adults Report Trouble Sleeping
Almost one-quarter of adults sleep less than seven hours on workdays
Insomnia May Up Risk for Subjective Memory Decline in Older Adults
Middle-aged and older adults with insomnia more likely to report memory decline over subsequent three years
Group Therapy for Insomnia Studied in RA Patients
Nurse-led group cognitive behavioral therapy had no effect on objective sleep measures but did improve patient-reported secondary outcomes
Smartphone Sleep Health App Cuts Insomnia Severity Scores
Findings compared with a digital sleep diary app
Electroacupuncture May Aid Depression-Related Insomnia
Quality of sleep significantly improved compared with standard care alone or sham acupuncture
Nearly Three in 10 U.S. Adults Report Insomnia
Additionally, nearly two-thirds report using sleep aids to fall asleep or stay asleep
Midlife Insomnia Tied to Later Cognitive Problems
Worse memory, learning ability, and concentration associated with prolonged or severe insomnia symptoms
Tailored Cognitive Therapy Helps Black Women Fight Insomnia
Such interventions may help address known sleep health disparities, the authors say
