insomnia treatment

Online Therapy Effectively Treats Chronic Insomnia

harminka — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:28:49 -0500

A study in the June 1 issue of the journal SLEEP demonstrates that online cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic insomnia significantly improves insomnia severity, daytime fatigue, and sleep quality. Online treatment also reduces erroneous beliefs about sleep and pre-sleep mental arousal.

Societal, economic burden of insomnia is high

harminka — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:57:40 -0600

The largest proportions of all insomnia-related expenses are attributed to lost job productivity, absences from work and alcohol used as a sleep aid

Learning to shape your brain activity

harminka — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:39:21 -0500

A study in the Oct. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that the successful manipulation of sensorimotor rhythm (SMR) amplitude by instrumental SMR conditioning (ISC) improved sleep quality as well as declarative learning. ISC might thus be considered a promising non-pharmacological treatment for primary insomnia.

Penn study identifies possible sleep gene

harminka — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:24:47 -0500

While scientists and physicians know what happens if you don't get six to eight hours of shut-eye a night, investigators have long been puzzled about what controls the actual need for sleep. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine might have an answer, at least in fruit flies. In a recent study of fruit flies, they identified a gene that controls sleep.

Self-help program delivered online can improve insomnia in adults

harminka — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:24:37 -0500

A cognitive behavioral intervention for insomnia delivered via the Internet can significantly improve insomnia in adults, according to a research abstract that will be presented on Wednesday at SLEEP 2008, the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS).

Insomnia patients denied sleep treatment when they have mental health conditions

harminka — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:55:39 -0600

Patients with insomnia who are diagnosed with accompanying mental health ailments often are not prescribed medication that will help them sleep – which could then make related anxiety or depression worse, new research suggests.

Insomniacs to report family history of sleep disorder

harminka — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 14:00:32 -0600

Individuals with either current or past insomnia are more likely to report a family history of insomnia than are those who have never had the sleep disorder, according to a study published in the December 1 issue of the journal SLEEP.

Television, Internet Triggers Self-Perception of Insufficient Sleep

harminka — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 06:11:01 -0500

A study in Sleep and Biological Rhythms published by Wiley-Blackwell, the scientific, technical, medical and scholarly publishing business of John Wiley & Sons, Inc., reveals that watching television and using the Internet before sleep causes sleep problems – not only among the younger set, but also among the middle-aged and older media users.

Chronic insomnia can lead to anxiety, depression

harminka — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 03:05:27 -0500

Everyone has an occasional night of bad sleep. For most people, insomnia lasts only a few days and goes away without treatment. However, factors such as stress can cause a higher level of insomnia that may last for several weeks. This kind of insomnia may not go away on its own, and can lead to both short- and long-term health problems if left untreated.

Many insomniacs take valerian, melatonin to sleep

harminka — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 03:03:08 -0500

A study published in the July 1st issue of the journal SLEEP finds that large segments of the U.S. population use valerian or melatonin to treat their insomnia.

ROZEREM does not affect body sway

harminka — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:39:04 -0500

Two studies presented today demonstrated that ROZEREM did not affect body sway at peak plasma levels, nor did it impair middle-of-the-night balance, mobility or memory performance in patients who suffer from chronic insomnia. The results of the studies were presented at the 21st Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS).

How insomnia affects job performance, safety

harminka — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:37:26 -0500

Alertness Solutions presented results of a new survey this week at the annual SLEEP meeting showing the significant impact our 24/7 culture is having on healthcare professionals' job performance and patient safety. The survey of 2,082 nurses found that more than one quarter of nurses (27.23%) suffered from insomnia; 32.10% had difficulty staying asleep, 12.52% had trouble falling asleep, and 55.38% suffered from a combination of both symptoms.