Sleep Medicine
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The importance of treating insomnia in psychiatric illness
Sleep disturbances can worsen symptoms of diagnosed mental illness, including substance abuse, mood and psychotic disorders.
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What a sleep expert thinks of sleep trackers
There is a disconnect between how people perceive their sleep and how they actually sleep. For most people it’s impossible to be completely...
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Sleep experts recommend permanent standard time, rather than DST
Sleep experts argued in favor of standard time, while other industry experts argued for daylight saving time to reduce crime, save energy, and...
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Addiction expert says CBD may help people cut cannabis use
“CBD can be viewed as an alternative for people whose cannabis use is problematic,” said Dr. Dan Velea.
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Daylight Savings: How an imposed time change alters your brain, and what you can do
Generally, without preparation, it takes about 1 day per time zone crossed to naturally adjust your circadian rhythms.
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Childhood-onset insomnia persists into adolescence and adulthood
Longitudinal study data show increased risk of adult insomnia among short-sleeping children and adolescents.
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Restless legs syndrome surged early during pandemic
Increased symptom severity in patients with restless legs syndrome was associated with sleep disturbance, depression, and anxiety.
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OTC melatonin supplement use rises fivefold over 20 years
The study was designed to evaluate the breadth of use of melatonin, rather than its effectiveness as a sleep aid.
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Newly approved drug improves sleep onset in insomnia
The drug also was associated with improved daytime function.
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OTC cannabidiol products tied to improved pain, sleep, anxiety
“There are some data to suggest that there is an expectancy effect when we talk about the therapeutic benefit of cannabinoid products,” said Dr....
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Stabilizing circadian rhythm tied to lower suicide risk in bipolar disorder
The therapeutic approach “could be adjunctive to further improve symptoms and reduce risk,” said Dr. Hilary P. Blumberg.