Somyrst, FDA-authorized Digital Insomnia Therapy, Now Has formulary Availability at OptumRx
OptumRx will offer and administer standard pharmacy benefit coverage for members who choose to add the product to their formularies.
Category: Behavioral Sleep Medicine
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Listening to Music Near Bedtime Disruptive to Sleep—Contrary to Popular Belief
Researchers objectively measured that the sleeping brain continues to process music for several hours, even after the music stops.
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Why Holistic Treatments for Insomnia Are Becoming More Popular
Though many people with insomnia go into doctor’s visits expecting a drug to relieve sleeplessness, stakeholders are moving increasingly toward holistic approaches.
CBT-I Works When Delivered By Phone to Older Adults
Many people can’t get insomnia treatment because they live in areas with limited access to health care, either in person or over the internet.
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Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine Reflects on a Year Plagued by Sleeplessness
Psychologists add perspective to 2020 and share tips for better sleep in 2021.
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‘I Did WW, Zumba, And Orangetheory To Lose 106 Pounds And Fix My Sleep Apnea’
Women’s Health: 35-year-old Kiana Daniels had issues with sleep apnea and low energy. Weight Watchers, counting calories, drinking water, sleeping, and working out has led to huge improvements in her life.
Read MoreThe Psychology Behind ‘Revenge Bedtime Procrastination’
BBC: Many young Chinese workers prioritize leisure time over sleep after long work days—even though they know it’s unhealthy. What’s driving this behavior?
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Sleep Specialist’s New Book ‘How to Sleep’ Shares Medical & Holistic Approaches to Common Complaints
Written by Rafael Pelayo, MD, the book offers a medically comprehensive and holistic approach to the myriad issues that might be affecting your sleep.
Read MoreHow to Sleep If You’re Trying to Quit Weed
Vice: People report problems getting to sleep, and then terrible nightmares once they doze off. Here, a couple of experts give their advice.
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A Dietitian Explains the Relationship Between Nutrition & Sleep Quality
Sleep impacts what you eat, and what you eat impacts your sleep.
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Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Comparison Guide
Compare distribution platforms, data transmittal, available physician reports, payment options, FDA status, internet requirements, and supporting studies for digital CBT-I options.
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Digital CBT Is Most Cost Effective Option for Poor Sleep, Finds New Study
The study examined the cost effectiveness of digital CBT over a six-month period and measured the direct and indirect costs of insomnia.
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New Guideline Supports Behavioral, Psychological Treatments for Insomnia
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has published a new clinical practice guideline for chronic insomnia disorder in adults.
Read MoreDigital CBT-I Maker Completes Series D Financing & Plans to Use It to Accelerate Reimbursement Coverage
Pear will use the financing to accelerate reimbursement coverage for its products, creating a market access pathway in the prescription digital therapeutics industry.
Read MoreSleepio CBT-I Linked to Alleviation of Depression Symptoms
Analyses revealed a significant proportion of the improvements in depressive symptoms were caused by the improvements in sleep.
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Somryst Prescription Digital CBT-I Now Available to Insomnia Patients
Pear Therapeutics’s Somryst, a prescription digital therapeutic for use in the treatment of patients with chronic insomnia, is now available for patient use.
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How Quantity, Content, & Context of Social Media Use May Affect Adolescents’ Sleep
Researchers say, “we need to move beyond the sole focus on the amount of time adolescents spend on technologies before bed.”
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Dementia Caregivers’ Stress Leads to Sleep Deprivation
Disrupted sleep is a significant factor in predicting stress on carers and in predicting placing a loved one into long-term care.
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