A Daytime Nap May Contribute to Altered Emotional Processing in Depression
Researchers assessed the impact of a 30- or 90-minute nap on individuals with major depressive disorder.
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CBD Oil May Improve Anxiety and Depression Related to Chronic Pain
Patients with chronic pain may perceive improvements in pain, sleep, anxiety, and depression with the use of hemp-derived cannabidiol oil.
Longer Sleep Duration Linked to Poorer Cognitive Outcomes in Older Adults
Overall, US older adults who reported longer sleep duration have poorer objective and subjective cognitive performance.
Pear Therapeutics Seeks Approval for Rx Digital Therapeutic to Treat Insomnia, Depression
Pear Therapeutics is seeking marketing authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Somryst, a prescription digital therapeutic (PDT) intended for use in the treatment of adults with chronic insomnia and depression.
FDA: Boxed Warning, Contraindication Added to Several Insomnia Medications
A new Boxed Warning will be required in the prescribing information for several insomnia medications following reports of serious injuries and deaths associated with complex sleep behaviors where patients engaged in activities while not fully awake.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Effective for Prenatal Insomnia
Cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective nonpharmacologic treatment for insomnia during pregnancy.
Conversion From Sleep Disorder to Neurodegeneration Studied
Predictors of neurodegeneration from idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder (iRBD) have been identified.
Melatonin: Range of Effects and Therapeutic Applications
Along with its effects on the endocrine system, melatonin is involved in regulating certain parameters of the cardiovascular system and central nervous system.
Insomnia in Late Pregnancy Associated With Perinatal Anxiety
Gestational insomnia is associated with anxiety symptoms, both during pregnancy and after childbirth.
Can Acupuncture Improve Sleep for Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD?
Acupuncture resulted in a significant improvement in sleep measures for veterans with mild traumatic brain injuries, disturbed sleep, and posttraumatic stress disorder.
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