Sleep

The Pharmacy Times® Sleep Resource Center is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on issues related to sleep disorders, including insomnia, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, and sleep apnea.

Study: Circadian Rhythm Disruption Is Common Among Mental Disorders

September 08, 2022

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University of California Irvine investigators spotlight links and propose further systematic examination into the molecular underpinnings.

Study: Fewer Than Eight Hours of Sleep Associated With Higher Childhood Obesity Rates

September 02, 2022

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Very short sleep among adolescents linked to a more than 70% increased risk of obesity/overweight in children, compared to those who get optimal 8 hours.

Different Stressors Associated With Sleep Problems in Older Employees

August 26, 2022

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A new study suggests that work and private life mental stressors are disrupting sleep in older employees, potentially wreaking havoc on health.

Frequent Naps Increase Risk of High Blood Pressure, Stroke

August 18, 2022

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Investigators reported that people who frequently naps may have an increased risk of high blood pressure and ischemic stroke by 12% compared to people who do not nap.

Health Care Providers Should Counsel Patients on Integrative Medicine Strategies

August 09, 2022

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Study suggests that health care providers should discuss with patients whether they are using any integrative medicine strategies, which ones, and why.

Study: Any Amount of Light While Sleeping Linked to Poorer Health Outcomes

August 05, 2022

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Older individuals who were exposed to any amount of light while sleeping were significantly more likely to be obese, have high blood pressure, and have diabetes.

Review Finds No Link Between Serotonin Levels, Chemical Imbalance and Depression

July 22, 2022

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A review of decades of research concluded that there is no evidence of an association between serotonin levels and depression, calling the function of antidepressants into question.

Avadel Pharmaceuticals Receives Tentative Approval for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Drug Lumryz

July 20, 2022

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Lumryz (FT218) treats cataplexy and excessive daytime sleepiness caused by narcolepsy.

Study: Light During Sleep in Older Adults Is Linked to Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Obesity

July 12, 2022

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Study results show that there is a link between leaving the television on, night lights, and smart phones and higher disease rates.

Daily OTC Pearl: Instant Sleep

July 12, 2022

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Instant Sleep is intended to aid with falling asleep faster and staying asleep longer.