Tag: insomnia

Do You Need A Therapist During These Troubling Times?

COVID, recession, unemployment, race riots, and an upcoming election — 2020 has set out to stress even the most stable minded among us. Even those full of optimism cannot help but become depressed or anxious during one or more of these circumstances and need help beyond what a trusted friend or loved one can provide.… Continue reading Do You Need A Therapist During These Troubling Times?

Some Insomniacs May Be at Increased Risk of Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Failure and Stroke

People suffering from insomnia may have an increased risk of some kinds of heart disease and stroke,  according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. The investigators based their conclusion on data from more than one million people. Previous studies have found an association between insomnia, which affects up to 30% of… Continue reading Some Insomniacs May Be at Increased Risk of Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Failure and Stroke

Is Your Sleep Problem Tied to The Family Tree? Here Are 3 Diet Tips to Reverse It

It’s estimated that 50-70 million U.S. adults have some type of sleeping disorder. And what you eat or don’t eat may impact how you sleep. Many studies provide evidence of how nutrition influences sleep quality analso plays a role in disorders such as sleep apnea, snoring, TMJ, and insomnia. Some doctors say the connection goes… Continue reading Is Your Sleep Problem Tied to The Family Tree? Here Are 3 Diet Tips to Reverse It

What You Need to Know About Caffeine

How much caffeine are you consuming? Some of us have just one wake-up cup of coffee per day. Others follow their morning cup with a cola or two and some more coffee throughout the day. What’s safe? The word from the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Caffeine can be part of a healthy diet… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Caffeine

5 Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep

Millions of Americans toss and turn much of the night, unable to fall asleep – or to stay asleep once they finally do drift off. Maybe it’s worry about bills. Maybe it’s relationship problems. It might even be a sleep disorder keeping them awake when they should be snoozing soundly. Whatever the reason, more than… Continue reading 5 Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep

How We Use Music to Help Us Fall Asleep

If you like the soothing sound of music to help you fall asleep, you’re not alone. Many people use music in the hope that it fights sleep difficulties. That is the finding of a study by Tabitha Trahan of the University of Sheffield, UK, and colleagues. The findings were published November 14th 2018 in the open-access… Continue reading How We Use Music to Help Us Fall Asleep

What Does an ADHD Diagnosis Mean for Adults?

Do you lose or quit jobs frequently because you just can’t focus or stay organized? Have relationship problems because you can’t complete tasks? Forget important things or easily become upset over minor things? It’s possible you have attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which is surprisingly common in adults. Often unrecognized in adults, ADHD affects about 4.4%… Continue reading What Does an ADHD Diagnosis Mean for Adults?

Insomnia Symptoms and Overall Health Improve with Online Insomnia Program

Treating insomnia with digital cognitive behavioral therapy programs can not only improve insomnia symptoms, but daytime functioning and overall health as well according to a 2018 study from the University of Oxford and Northwestern Medicine. The year-long study involved 1,711 people, and researchers found online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) improved not only insomnia symptoms, but functional… Continue reading Insomnia Symptoms and Overall Health Improve with Online Insomnia Program

Am I Sleep-Deprived and Tired – or Depressed?

Sleep-deprived? It’s common sense that being fatigued generally leaves us in a foul mood. But how can we tell when we’re sleep-deprived and merely tired – or if we’re actually depressed? I frequently speak to curious patients about this issue. Since exhaustion, irritability, lack of motivation, anxiety and tearfulness are all symptoms of sleep deprivation… Continue reading Am I Sleep-Deprived and Tired – or Depressed?

Lack of Sleep Impairs Brain Power, Promotes Disease

“To sleep, perchance to dream, ay, there’s the rub.” Unfortunately, the lament of Shakespeare’s Hamlet remains all too true for as many as 70 million Americans who experience some type of sleeping disorder. Getting a sufficient amount of sleep is closely associated with good physical and mental health and overall quality of life. Most adults… Continue reading Lack of Sleep Impairs Brain Power, Promotes Disease

Is Poor Nutrition Keeping You Up at Night? What You Need to Know About Diet and Sleep

Most of us know what sleep deprivation feels like, and it is not pleasant. If we do not get enough healthy sleep (some children need 10 hours nightly, while most adults need at least seven), we may be left feeling irritable and disoriented. It can also be dangerous to be sleep deprived. According to the AAA Foundation for… Continue reading Is Poor Nutrition Keeping You Up at Night? What You Need to Know About Diet and Sleep

A Real Problem: Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome

In a study of 61 people treated for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, researchers concluded that fatigue, pain, insomnia and depression persist over long periods of time for some people, despite largely normal physical exams and clinical laboratory testing. There has been an ongoing medical controversy over whether symptoms really do last after a… Continue reading A Real Problem: Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome

Can a To-Do List Help You Sleep Better?

If you have trouble falling asleep, you might try writing a brief to-do list, researchers say. Investigators from Baylor University compared sleep patterns between study participants who took five minutes to write down upcoming duties versus participants who listed completed activities, and found that the do-to list won the battle for sleep. “We live in… Continue reading Can a To-Do List Help You Sleep Better?

How to Conquer Insomnia

The most common sleep problem in adults age 60 and older is insomonia. People with this condition have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. Insomnia can last for days, months, and even years. There are many reasons why older people in particular may not get enough sleep at night. Feeling sick or being in pain can… Continue reading How to Conquer Insomnia

Sleep Deprivation May Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Older Women

Older women who don’t get enough sleep were more likely to have poor cardiovascular health, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017 in Anaheim, California, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians. A release from the association notes that in the… Continue reading Sleep Deprivation May Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Older Women

Dry Mouth Linked to Dozens of Medications

In an effort to combat dry mouth, a common side effect of medications, researchers are recommending that health care providers monitor that effect and adjust doses of medicine as needed. Having dry mouth means you don’t have enough saliva to keep your mouth wet. The condition can lead to problems chewing, eating, swallowing, and even… Continue reading Dry Mouth Linked to Dozens of Medications

Lack of Sleep at Midlife Is Bad for Your Health

Many of the women I talk to tell me that lack of sleep is one of the biggest side effects of menopause, but they accept it as part of life. Now, though, there’s reason to be more wary of midlife insomnia, because lack of good quality sleep can triple the risk for a heart attack.… Continue reading Lack of Sleep at Midlife Is Bad for Your Health