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Long-Term Melatonin Use Linked to Higher Heart Failure Risk
People with insomnia who take melatonin for at least a year face a higher risk of heart failure over time, according to the preliminary results of a large new study.
Surprising Number of Young Adults Use Pot or Alcohol as a Sleep Aid
A new study finds more than 1 in 5 young adults are using marijuana or alcohol to help them fall asleep.
C-Sections Linked to More Pain and Poorer Sleep for New Moms
A new study finds mothers who deliver by cesarean section are more likely to experience severe pain that disrupts sleep and daily life.
C-Sections Linked to More Pain and Poorer Sleep for New Moms
A new study finds mothers who deliver by cesarean section are more likely to experience severe pain that disrupts sleep and daily life.
Insomnia May Speed Up Brain Aging and Dementia Risk
A new study suggests chronic insomnia may be an early warning sign or contributor to cognitive decline.
Gut Bacteria’s Surprising Role in Insomnia
A new study identifies 14 types of gut bacteria that appear to increase the risk of insomnia and 8 that may protect against the sleep disorder.
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Long-Term Melatonin Might Harm Heart Health, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 3, 2025
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Folks using melatonin supplements as a sleep aid might be putting themselves at risk for future heart problems, a new study says.
Adults with insomnia who’d been using melatonin for a year or more had 90% higher od...
Bad Sleep Could Be A Warning Sign For Suicide Among Teens
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2025
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Lousy sleep might be an early warning sign for suicide risk among teenagers, a new study says.
Teenagers who didn’t get enough sleep on school nights or suffered from interrupted sleep had a significantly higher risk of suicide, researchers reported Oct. 23 in the ...
Insomnia Might Increase Dementia Risk Among Seniors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2025
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Your beauty rest might be protecting your brain health as well, a new study says.
Seniors with chronic insomnia might experience a faster decline in their memory...
Insomniacs With Inflammation Prone To Depression
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 17, 2025
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Insomniacs have a much higher risk for depression if they have chronic inflammation, a new sleep lab experiment says.
Seniors with insomnia were three times as likely t...
Most Women Aren't Clear When Menopause Might Start
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 11, 2025
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Early symptoms of menopause will first appear when many women least expect them, a new Ohio State University poll reports.
Swallowing Disorder Not Widely Known, Understood By Public
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 2, 2025
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Insomnia and vertigo are health conditions so well-known that movies have been named after them.
But only a quarter of Ameri...
Poor Sleep Drives High Blood Pressure In Teens
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 7, 2025
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Teens who sleep fewer than 7.7 hours are more likely to have high blood pressure, a new study suggests.
Likewise, those suffering from both insomnia and a lack...
Weight Training Best Exercise For Insomnia Among Seniors
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 5, 2025
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Seniors battling insomnia are best off picking up some dumbbells or doing some push-ups, a new evidence review suggests.
Resistance exercise, activities that make muscl...
What Do Sleep Medications Do to Your Brain?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- January 13, 2025
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MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 (HealthDay news) -- The sleep aid Ambien could be allowing toxic proteins to pollute the brain, potentially increasing a person’s risk of disorders like
Job Strain Can Worsen Sleep Longterm, Data Suggests
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- January 10, 2025
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Ever woke in the night with your thoughts racing about work problems, co-worker disputes, or heavy career decisions?
Well, it’s more common than you think.
Job stress is robbing U.S. workers of the sleep they need, researchers reported in a study published Ja...
Most Americans Struggle With Poor Sleep, Daytime Drowsiness: Survey
- HealthDay Reporter
- Carole Tanzer Miller
- October 3, 2024
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Nearly 8 in 10 Americans go through the day in a fog that interferes with their jobs, their moods and their relationships.
Chalk it up to sleepiness: A new survey shows that 54% of Americans think they just don't get enough
Another Study Ties Poor Sleep to Type 2 Diabetes
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 23, 2024
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Consistently bad sleep is linked to a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study shows.
Both too little and too much sleep is ti...
Irregular Sleep Could Raise Your Odds for Diabetes
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- July 17, 2024
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WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2024 (HeathDay News) -- Sleeping long hours one night but only a few hours the next can be unhealthy, with a new study finding "irregular" sleep patterns could be a risk factor for
Are You & Your Partner in a 'Sleep Divorce?' You're Not Alone
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robin Foster
- July 17, 2024
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Many couples may be painfully familiar with the scenario: One partner snores loudly all night long, so the other partner seeks better sleep in another bed.
Now, a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) shows just how common the practice of "sleep...
Does Exercise Near Bedtime Really Disrupt Sleep? Maybe Not
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 17, 2024
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Exercise near bedtime won't necessarily wreck a person's sleep, a new study says.
Intense exercise is typically discouraged as bedtime approaches, since such activity can disturb
About 1 in 8 Americans Has Been Diagnosed With Chronic Insomnia
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robin Foster
- July 4, 2024
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Millions of Americans struggle to fall or stay asleep, a new survey finds.
Some struggle more mightily than others: Roughly 12% of Americans polled said they have been diagnosed with chronic insomnia, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)
Suicidal Impulses May Peak During Restless Nights
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- May 31, 2024
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The wee hours of the morning could be the most dangerous for someone on the brink of suicide or homicide, a new study shows.
There's a five-fold greater risk for suicide and an eight-fold greater risk for homicide between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. for those
Could Regular Exercise Cure Your Insomnia? New Research Says Yes
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson and Carole Tanzer Miller
- March 27, 2024
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Folks who consistently work out two to three times a week are less likely to suffer from insomnia, a new study says.
That sort of long-term commitment to exercise also helps people get the recommended amount of
What's Your 'Sleep Type'? Research Reveals 4 Key Patterns
- HealthDay Reporter
- Carole Tanzer Miller
- March 14, 2024
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Do you struggle to sleep during the week and play catch up on the weekend?
Do you toss and turn all night long and start the day in a fog?
Are you a napper?
Or are you among the lucky folks who have no problem getting enough shuteye?
Researchers a...
Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata: What Are the 'Z Meds' for Sleep?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- March 8, 2024
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Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata: Millions of bleary-eyed Americans turn to this class of so-called "Z-drugs" to get restful sleep.
But how do these drugs work, and do they come...
Even Mild Cases of COVID Can Leave Lingering Insomnia
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- February 5, 2024
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Even mild cases of COVID can trigger insomnia in most people, a new study reports.
About three out of four people with mild COVID (76%) reported experiencing insomnia following their illness.
Further, nearly one in four (23%) said they'd experienced severe insomnia...
For Young Workers, Insomnia Cuts Productivity
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- July 17, 2023
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A new study from Australia tied some dangerous and unsettling issues to sleep disorders in young people.
The research found links to daytime drowsiness, mental health issues and motor vehicle accidents and noted that as many as 20% of younger people are affected by sleep...
Insomnia Might Raise Your Odds for Stroke
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- June 8, 2023
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After many nights of tossing and turning, you might have more to worry about than just feeling exhausted and less sharp at work.
Insomnia symptoms -- trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep, or waking up too early -- are also associated with higher risk of stroke...
Scans Suggest Sleep Apnea Could Be Harming Your Brain
- HealthDay Reporter
- Alan Mozes
- May 11, 2023
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Poor sleep brought on by sleep apnea may ultimately undermine the brain health of older men and women, new research suggests.
The concern stems from a new brain scan investigation that involved 140 sleep apnea patients.
"Sleep apnea is a medical condition in which ...
Sleep Troubles Common for Folks With Long COVID
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- April 7, 2023
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Four out of 10 people who have lingering health issues after COVID-19 infection can count bothersome sleep problems among them.
About 41% of those with so-called long COVID have moderate to severe sleep issues, according to new research from the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio....
Poor Sleep Plus Genes Might Raise Some Folks' Asthma Risk
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- April 4, 2023
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A good night's sleep is important for everyone, and it may be especially sage advice for adults with a genetic susceptibility to asthma, a new study says.
Someone with poor sleep quality and a genetic link to asthma may double their chances of being diagnosed with the re...
Stress Might Mean Worse Sleep for Many Gay & Lesbian Youth
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- March 28, 2023
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In yet another sign of the stress that can haunt gay, lesbian and bisexual youth, a new study finds that compared with their straight peers, they are twice as likely to report trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.
Depression and family conflict may be contributing to...
Insomnia, Sleep Apnea Rise in Women With MS
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- March 27, 2023
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While thinking declines can be a common symptom of multiple sclerosis in women, new research suggests sleep, or lack of it, could be making matters worse.
"Sleep disorders have gained substantial recognition for their role in cognitive [thinking] decline, which affects u...
Why Can't I Sleep? What Can I Do About It?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Sue Benzuly, RN
- March 9, 2023
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Tossing and turning, waking up frequently or lying awake for hours is no laughing matter.
According to the National Sleep Foundation, the average adult should aim for seven ...
Poll Finds Strong Links Between Depression and Lack of Sleep
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- March 9, 2023
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A new poll on sleep and mental health has found that more than 90% of adults who reported they get good sleep were also free of depressive symptoms.
In its annual poll, the nonprofit National Sleep Foundation (NSF) focused this year on the impact of sleep on mental heal...
What an Expert Says About Taking Magnesium for Sleep
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- March 8, 2023
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When people struggle to fall asleep, it's no surprise they seek solutions.
Options can range from prescription medications to sleep therapy, good habits and an abundance of supplements.
Taking magnesium for sleep is something some say has real benefits, but does ...
Natural Sleep Aids: Get to Sleep Fast Without a Prescription
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- March 3, 2023
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You toss, you turn, you can't fall asleep.
Certainly, there are sleep medications that can be prescribed by a doctor. And with some investment of time, cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia is considered to be an effective
Insomnia Brings Big Spike in Heart Attack Risk: Study
- HealthDay Reporter
- Denise Mann
- February 27, 2023
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Folks who have trouble falling or staying asleep may be more likely to have a heart attack.
This is the main takeaway from new research linking insomnia to heart woes. Specifically, people with insomnia were 69% more likely to have a heart attack than folks without the s...
Getting a Good Night's Sleep Can Add Years to Your Life
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- February 23, 2023
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Getting good sleep may have long-term benefits -- even extending your life span, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that young people with better sleep habits were incrementally less likely to die early. About 8% of deaths from any cause could be attributed to poor ...
Nearly 1 in 5 American Adults Takes Sleep Meds
- HealthDay Reporter
- Steven Reinberg
- January 25, 2023
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Nearly 20% of American adults use a drug to help them sleep, either occasionally or regularly, health officials reported Wednesday.
Sleep medications, sold both over-the-counter and by prescription, are a common treatment for sleep problems, said senior report author
'COVID-somnia' May Be Easing as Americans Report Better Sleep
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- December 5, 2022
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Finally, more than two years into the pandemic, Americans are sleeping better.
A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) found t...
Transgender Youth Much More Likely to Have Troubled Sleep
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- November 24, 2022
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Transgender youth are more likely than others to experience sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea, and researchers now recommend these young people be screened for sleep problems.
"Transgender and gender-nonconforming identity may precede mental health disorde...
Bad Sleep Might Raise Your Odds for Glaucoma
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- November 2, 2022
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Poor sleep may be linked to glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness, new research suggests.
The study drew on a database of more than 400,000 people to explore links between slee...
One App Is Especially Bad for Teens' Sleep
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- September 13, 2022
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Many teens look at screens at bedtime, but some apps are more likely to keep them awake than others, leading to sleep problems.
That's the upshot of a new study in which researchers found YouTube fa...
America's Love Affair With Sleeping Pills May Be Waning
- HealthDay Reporter
- Steven Reinberg
- August 24, 2022
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Fewer Americans are turning to sleep medications to fight insomnia.
After a dramatic rise in prescriptions for drugs like Ambien, the trend has ebbed, according to a new study, and fewer doctors a...
Need a Pill to Help You Sleep? You're Far From Alone, Survey Finds
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- June 23, 2022
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If you struggle to fall asleep at night, you are not alone.
About 28% of Americans say insomnia is taking a toll on their daily lives, and about 64% say they take sleep aids to help them
Light in Your Bedroom Is No Good for Your Health
- HealthDay Reporter
- Steven Reinberg
- June 22, 2022
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Keeping your bedroom dark not only helps you get a good night's sleep, but may significantly lower your odds of developing three major health problems, a new study suggests.
Older men and women who used night lights, or left their TV, smartphone or tablet on in the room ...
Singles or Couples: Who Sleeps Better?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- June 10, 2022
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You might think that having the whole bed to yourself would leave you feeling more refreshed in the morning than sleeping with someone who might toss, turn or snore.
Yet, a new st...
Heart Disease & Sleepless Nights Often Go Together
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robert Preidt
- April 8, 2022
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Insomnia is widespread in heart disease patients and significantly boosts the risk of heart attack, stroke or other major heart event, a new study says.
The findings show the need to check for and treat sleep problems in heart disease patients, according to researchers.<...
Sleepless Children Often Become Sleepless Adults: Study
- HealthDay Reporter
- February 17, 2022
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Young children who struggle with insomnia face a very high risk for more of the same as young adults, a new study warns.
Investigators found that 43% of children who suffer from insom...
Searching for Good Sleep? Here's What You're Doing Right - and Wrong
- HealthDay Reporter
- February 7, 2022
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Many Americans are working hard to get a good night's sleep, and feeling the effects when they miss the mark.
About 32% of people feel more tired these days than they did before the pandemic began, according to the results of a new HealthDay/Harris Poll survey. ...
Do You Have 'COVID-somnia'? These Sleep Tips Might Help
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- January 3, 2022
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If the pandemic is causing you to lose sleep at night, you're not alone.
About 56% of Americans say they have what experts have dubbed "COVID-somnia," an increase in sleep disturbances.
Of pe...
Certain Meds Raise Odds for Delirium After Surgery
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robert Preidt
- December 13, 2021
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Older adults have a higher risk of delirium after hip and knee surgery if they're taking anxiety, depression or insomnia drugs, researchers say.
"Our findings show that different classes of medicine are riskier than others when it comes to causing delirium after surgery,...
Marijuana Can Really Mess With Your Sleep, Study Suggests
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- December 7, 2021
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Many folks turn to pot to help them relax and get a good night's sleep, but new research finds the practice may do the exact opposite.
"I think [the results] were somewhat surprising because, in our mind, anecdotally cannabis seems to help with sleep, but "¦ the evidenc...
Pandemic Stress, Exhaustion Weigh on Health Care Workers
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robert Preidt
- December 2, 2021
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The pandemic is taking a toll on health care workers' sleep, which can put both their mental health and patient care at risk, researchers warn.
Their study of more than 800 New York City health care workers found that compared to those with no sleep problems, those with...