Mild COVID-19 Associated with High Insomnia Rates
A survey of people who had been diagnosed with COVID-19 but never hospitalized found that 76% developed insomnia—and anxious or depressed people were more vulnerable.
A survey of people who had been diagnosed with COVID-19 but never hospitalized found that 76% developed insomnia—and anxious or depressed people were more vulnerable.
Sleep-deprived teens who sleep less than 8 hours a night are more likely to be overweight or obese compared to peers with sufficient sleep.
A Philips survey found 70% of people have experienced one or more new sleep challenges since the start of the pandemic and 72% of sleep apnea patients who discontinued CPAP therapy cited COVID-19 related reasons.
From smaller sizes to lighter weight masks, manufacturers have introduced new innovations for CPAP masks and interfaces designed to increase patient comfort.
Read MoreA new study reveals that people with symptoms of insomnia did not have higher levels of cholesterol than people without the condition.
Read MoreBiologists have identified a gene, neuromedin U (Nmu), that when over activated causes severe insomnia.
Read MoreInsomnia is the “hidden wound” that American servicemen and servicewomen are bringing home from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, according to a report that says the condition is “largely unnoticed, under-prevented, and untreated.”
Read MoreNew analysis suggests that cognitive behavioral therapy can work for patients whose insomnia is coupled with medical and psychiatric conditions.
Read MoreRT Magazine highlights 7 sleep therapy products from Dymedix, SOMNOmedics, SleepSense, and Sleep Specialists.
Read MoreThe latest findings from the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) Sleep in America poll report that pain is a key factor in the gap between the amount of sleep Americans say they need and the amount they are getting.
Read MorePost-traumatic stress disorder and sleep disturbances are closely intertwined. Research is ongoing to gather a better understanding of the changes in EMG patterns, PLMD, OSA, insomnia, and nightmares.
Read MoreRT magazine’s sister-publication Sleep Review will host a free webcast on pediatric sleep medicine on February 25 at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT.
Read MorePast research has claimed lack of sleep can cause memory loss. Now, research suggests sleep deprivation could increase susceptibility to false memories.
Read MoreIt’s not the number of stressors, but your reaction to them that determines the likelihood of experiencing insomnia, according to new research.
Read MoreNew research from St. Michael’s Hospital (Toronto) has found that insomnia does not put patients at increased risk of developing high blood pressure.
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