Unhappy? Sleep It Off, Says New Study
Finding moments of joy during the pandemic might be as simple as getting a little more sleep, expert says.
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10 Reasons Kids Develop Sleep Problems, and How Parents Can Help
For some parents, getting their child into bed is a struggle that can take hours. A pediatric sleep researcher writes about the reasons for this.
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Dogs and Their Promising Roles in Sleep Disorders Therapy
In patients with obstructive sleep apnea, nightmares, narcolepsy, parasomnias, and other sleep disorders, service animals may add a valuable, and currently underappreciated, treatment option.
Replacing Sitting with Sleep or Light Activity May Improve Mood
New research found that substituting prolonged sedentary time with sleep was associated with lower stress, better mood, and lower BMI.
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Sleep Suffers But Also Shields [Editor’s Message]
The sleep disturbances caused by the global pandemic are far reaching—and sleep medicine professionals play a unique role.
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Sleep and the Social Competence of Children: Sleep Onset Time and Duration Matter in 1.5- to 3.5-Year-Olds
“We hope that this research will be a ‘protective factor’ to help prevent various childhood problems.”
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For Adolescents, Less Sleep Linked to 55% Increased Risk of Mood Deficits
Negative mood is not unusual in adolescence, but lack of sleep can affect mental health.
Read MoreSome of Us Have More Time to Sleep. So Why Are We So Tired?
As more people work from home and commutes are eliminated, there might be more time to sleep, but then why is it still common to feel downright drained? The Washington Post looks to answer this question in a recent report.
Read MoreWhy Sleep and Wake Cycles Affect Mood
An irregular circadian rhythm can have a negative effect on a person’s ability to sleep and function properly, and can result in a number of health problems, including mood disorders such as depression and anxiety.
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Sleep May Help Animals Adapt to New Situations, Suggests Fruit Fly Study
The study findings also may provide clues to why some people sleep more than others and why some sleep disorders arise.
Read MorePersistent Worsening Insomnia May Predict Persistent Depression in Older Adults
Older adults with depression may be at much higher risk of remaining depressed if they are experiencing persistent or worsening sleep problems.
Read MoreBad Dreams, Disturbed Sleep And The Coronavirus
Some people might also be experiencing specific pandemic dreams, which are the body’s way of processing difficult emotions, reports WBUR.
Read MoreHow You Can Change Your Strange Coronavirus Dreams Into Anxiety-Fighting Tools
Dreams can help us better understand what our real thoughts, feelings, and anxieties are in quarantine and give us a healthy way to express those emotions, reports Inverse.
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Here is Why You Might be Feeling Tired While Under Coronavirus Lockdown
A lot of people have been posting on social media saying they have been feeling tired earlier than usual while on coronavirus lockdown. Research has shown that tiredness can be caused by psychological stress.
Read MoreWhy Depression Makes You Tired and How to Deal With Fatigue
For people with depression, feeling tired is an all-too-common symptom. Business Insider reports on the ways this mental health issue can make people feel sleepy.
Read MoreCBT App Improves Sleep Quality in Insomnia Patients
A cognitive behavioral therapy app could help improve sleep among patients with insomnia, according to the findings of recent research.
Read MoreAre More People Having Vivid Dreams and Nightmares During the Pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic has made even sleep feel stressful. From vivid dreams and nightmares to increased levels of insomnia, many people are struggling with sleep right now, CNBC reports.
Read MoreStress About COVID-19 Keeping You Awake?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, sowing anxiety and worry along with it, getting a healthy amount of sleep probably isn’t as easy as it used to be, reports Healthline.
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