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Bidirectional Relationship Seen Between Overactive Bladder, Poor Sleep

FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 – There is a bidirectional relationship between overactive bladder (OAB) and poor sleep patterns, according to a study published online Nov. 13 in BMC Urology. Zechao Lu, from ...

Polygenic Predisposition to Short Sleep Linked to Depression

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 29, 2023 – Polygenic predisposition to short sleep is associated with depression onset, but polygenic predisposition to depression is not associated with overall sleep duration,...

Melatonin Use Common in U.S. Children and Adolescents

MONDAY, Nov. 20, 2023 – Melatonin use is common in U.S. children and adolescents, according to a research letter published online Nov. 13 in JAMA Pediatrics. Lauren E. Hartstein, Ph.D., from the...

Short Sleep Duration Impairs Insulin Sensitivity in Women

FRIDAY, Nov. 17, 2023 – Short sleep duration for six weeks impairs insulin sensitivity in women, according to a study published online Nov. 15 in Diabetes Care. Faris M. Zuraikat, Ph.D., from the...

Melatonin Use Skyrockets Among U.S. Kids, Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 – Record numbers of children and tweens now take melatonin for sleep, potentially doing harm to their development, a new study warns. Nearly one in five school-aged kids are...

Any Activity, Even Sleeping, Is Healthier Than Sitting

TUESDAY, Nov. 14, 2023 (Healthday News) – There is nothing worse for your heart than sitting, a new study confirms. “The big takeaway from our research is that while small changes to how you move c...

U.S. Teens Are Driving Drowsy at High Rates

FRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2023 – Drowsy driving causes thousands of car crashes a year and teen drivers say they are often sleepy behind the wheel. In a new survey, teens reported high rates of drowsy...

Therapeutic Touch, Music Before Bed Aid Sleep in Menopausal Women

TUESDAY, Oct. 31, 2023 – Therapeutic touch (TT) and music both help to increase sleep quality and quality of life and reduce menopausal symptoms, according to a study published online Oct. 24...

Pulsatile Subcutaneous Pump Benefits Primary Adrenal Insufficiency

TUESDAY, Oct. 24, 2023 – Administration of a pulsatile subcutaneous pump that replicates cortisol's circadian and ultradian rhythm can improve fatigue and mood among patients with primary adrenal...

Press That Snooze Button: It Might Be Good for You

MONDAY, Oct. 23, 2023 – The expression "you snooze, you lose” may have given reluctant morning risers a bad rap. New research suggests folks who hit the snooze button on their alarm clock may a...

Want to Lower Your Odds for Long COVID? Get More Sleep

MONDAY, Oct. 9, 2023 – One way to help lower the odds for long COVID in people with pre-existing conditions may be to get more sleep. A new study discovered the risk was lower in those who slept six t...

Seniors, Here Are the Meds That Can Harm Your Driving Skills

TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 – Some common medications – including antidepressants, sleep aids and painkillers – may dull the driving skills of seniors, a new study finds. Many different medication...

Deviations From Normal Activity, Sleep Patterns Linked to Preterm Birth

THURSDAY, Sept. 28, 2023 – Deviations from a normal "clock" of physical activity and sleep during pregnancy are associated with pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth (PTB), according to a...

1.3 Percent of Children, 6.9 Percent of Adults Have Ever Had Long COVID

TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 – In 2022, 1.3 percent of children and 6.9 percent of adults had ever had long COVID, according to two September data briefs published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control...

Keeping Baby Safe: Follow These Tips to Lower Sleep Risks

TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 – It’s always a good time to check your baby’s sleep space. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has released its annual report on the topic, showing that risks ...

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