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Non-depressed individuals with insomnia have double the risk of developing future depression

March 8th, 2011 | No Comments

Depression and poor sleep are known to be strongly related, and until relatively recently insomnia has tended to be viewed as secondary to depressed mood. It has been documented however, that poor sleep can also pre-date the onset of depression, hinder response to treatments for depression, and remain long after... Read on ›

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Researchers shed light on poor sleep quality in patients with tinnitus

February 17th, 2011 | No Comments

A recent study may help shed light on sleep complaints in those with tinnitus. Chronic tinnitus, a disorder which may affect up to 15% of the population, is characterised by the perception of sounds (ringing, buzzing, and hissing) without the presence of external auditory stimulation. Such sounds can be distressing... Read on ›

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Struggling to sleep? Listen to Coldplay

October 27th, 2010 | No Comments

If you like to listen to music to help you fall asleep at night, you need to go out and buy all of Coldplay’s albums today. According to a survey of 6000 Britons by hotel chain Travelodge, the “monotonous, meditative melodies” of Chris Martin are the nation’s favourite way to get... Read on ›

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Australian study links lack of sleep to mental illness

September 7th, 2010 | No Comments

A new Australian study has identified an important link between lack of sleep and mental illness in young adults. The connection between low levels of sleep and physological problems has long been speculated, but this study of 20,000 17-24 year olds has provided conclusive evidence of the connection. According to the lead... Read on ›

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Not enough (and too much) sleep linked to obesity, diabetes and heart disease

August 12th, 2010 | No Comments

A new study published this week has identified a link between sleep duration and some of the world’s biggest killer diseases – obesity, diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. The study published in Social Science & Medicine has found that 7-8 hours of sleep per night is ideal and anything less or... Read on ›

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Technology causing teens to miss out on sleep

July 27th, 2010 | No Comments

We’ve all stayed up a bit later than normal watching a movie or browsing the internet, but a recent survey indicates that teens are doing this so often they are missing out on 1.5-2 hours of precious sleep every night. An American teenager told the Chicago Tribune that a typical evening... Read on ›

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Ever wanted to watch a stranger sleep?

July 23rd, 2010 | No Comments

Now you can (in a completely non-creepy way), thanks to an American sleep research centre that is streaming their next sleep study live online. In this study, sleep scientists will observe the sleep of snorer and sleepwalker Paul Balcerak to see if he has any sleep problems that need treating. “It’s a... Read on ›

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Add exercise to your day and sleep better

July 14th, 2010 | 1 Comment

According to a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, people that exercise have fewer sleep problems. The study involved participants trying different types and intensities of exercise to determine what effect this had on sleep problems. The results showed that people with sleep problems (particularly difficulty in... Read on ›

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Lack of sleep and health problems.

September 9th, 2008 | No Comments

A recent UCLA study has shown that loss of sleep has physiological effects on the body, as well as psychological and emotional impact. Loss of sleep, even for a few hours during the night, can prompt one’s immune system to turn against healthy tissue and organs, UCLA scientists have found, based... Read on ›

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