by Justin Jackson , Medical Xpress Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (CACMS) researchers at the Acupuncture and Moxibustion Hospital have conducted a study showing that transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation improves sleep quality in patients with chronic insomnia. Insomnia is a prevalent global health issue, impacting approximately one-third of adults,...
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Could ultra-processed foods be associated with your insomnia?
MAY 30, 2024 by Elsevier Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Ultra-processed foods (UPF) may be associated with insomnia experienced by an estimated one-third of adults. An analysis of dietary and sleep patterns reported in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, shows a statistically significant association between consumption of UPF and chronic insomnia independent...
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Study finds mild COVID-19 infections make insomnia more likely, especially in people with anxiety or depression
by Frontiers Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlthough most patients diagnosed with COVID-19 will quickly recover, some people experience symptoms that linger well after they start testing negative again—including insomnia. Scientists already knew that insomnia was common in patients who had to be hospitalized, but a team of scientists led by Dr. Huong T. X. Hoang of Phenikaa...
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Transcranial Electrical Stimulation Effective for Insomnia
Pauline Anderson Transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS), a noninvasive technique that uses low-intensity electrical currents to modulate brain activity, is an effective intervention for treating chronic insomnia, especially in older people, results of a relatively large study suggested. METHODOLOGY:The double-blind study included 124 adults with chronic insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or maintaining sleep and early...
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12 Reasons You’re Not Sleeping Well
Written by Sarah Gupta, MD | Reviewed by Sophie Vergnaud, MD Key takeaways: – There are many different things that can interfere with a good night of sleep. These include your environment, what you eat and drink, and even your mental and physical health.– Trouble sleeping can also be caused by sleep disorders, both temporary...
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Can’t Sleep? These Home Remedies for Insomnia May Help
Written by Nicole Andonian, MD | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD Key takeaways: Motortion/iStock via Getty Images Plus You toss and turn, kick off the covers, then put them back on. You were hoping for a good night’s sleep, but your body just doesn’t want to cooperate. Or maybe you haven’t slept well for a while...
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9 Medications That Can Cause Insomnia — and What You Can Do to Sleep Better
Written by Nidhi Gandhi, PharmD, BS | Reviewed by Stacia Woodcock, PharmDUpdated on November 2, 2022 Key takeaways: Insomnia is a common side effect of many medications, such as those that treat ADHD, high cholesterol, and a stuffy nose. It’s important to speak with your healthcare provider if you’re experiencing insomnia from a medication. They...
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Insomnia, sleep apnea contribute to reports of cognitive decline in women with multiple sclerosis
People with MS who have sleep disorders notice more changes in their thinking Peer-Reviewed Publication MICHIGAN MEDICINE – UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN For women with multiple sclerosis who report cognitive dysfunction — one of the most common and disabling symptoms of the disease — sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea may contribute to the...
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More Evidence Insomnia Contributes to Cognitive Decline
Megan Brooks November 22, 2022 A new study provides more evidence that insomnia may contribute to cognitive decline in older adults and shows that difficulty falling asleep in midlife may be most indicative of future cognitive impairment. Investigators found that having trouble falling asleep on most nights (vs rarely/never) was equivalent to the effect of 2 to...
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Acoustic Stimulation for Insomnia
FEBRUARY 15TH, 2023 CONN HASTINGS MEDICINE Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have tested a closed-loop acoustic stimulation neurotechnology in its ability to treat insomnia. The device in question has been developed by Cereset, a medtech company headquartered in Arizona. Insomnia is not just unpleasant, but can have significant long-term health consequences, including an...