Sleep

Pharmacists are routinely putting others ahead of themselves and may not be sure how to find time for self-care.

Can donepezil be the cause of abnormal dreams?

Melatonin, an endogenous, or natural, hormone mainly produced by the pineal gland in the brain, regulates several body processes, including circadian rhythm and sleep patterns.

Study shows sleep apnea is significantly associated with increased risk of death among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease.

Lack of or shortened duration of this biological necessity may impair numerous bodily functions.

Solutions for managing daytime sleepiness in patients with excessive sleep issues.

Humans operate on a diurnal pattern and need sleep for brain development, physical and mental health, and cognitive function maintenance

Most older adults don’t talk to their health care provider about sleep difficulties, even though more than one-third reported using some type of medication to help them sleep at night, according to results from the National Poll on Healthy Aging.

Increasing sleep by a half hour significantly reduced body weight and insulin resistance.

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SomnaPatch may identify obstructive sleep apnea without observation in a clinic.

Getting too much or too little sleep can elevate the risk of cancer.

Low-grade inflammation from sleep disturbance may increase risk of dementia and cancer.

Sleep deprivation could increase sensitivity to pain.

Patients with diabetes who preferred nighttime were more likely to experience depression symptoms.

A new study suggests that the melatonin content of dietary supplements often varies widely from what is listed on the label.

We as pharmacists can start making a little additional balance for ourselves by planning relaxing 3 day weekends.

Fatigue and tiredness often get confused. Tiredness happens to everyone; it is a feeling expected after certain activities or at the end of a long day and is usually resolved by a good night’s sleep.

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How many times have you seen increasing doses of sleep medications prescribed to your patients?

Melatonin: it's more than just a sleep aid.

Students who have trouble remembering their class materials should consider getting a few extra hours of sleep every night.

Too little or too much sleep can lead to inflammatory illnesses.

Once you enter pharmacy school, you'll quickly learn that being professional is essential.

New technology is making it easier for researchers to collect data on sleep patterns for large populations, including college students across the country.

Pharmacists in states with the highest incidence of smoking, excessive drinking, insufficient sleep, physical inactivity, and obesity should make a point to discourage all patients from partaking in unhealthy habits.

Three studies published last year provide useful information on risk factors for colds, which affect adults 2 to 3 times a year.

Insomnia is characterized by persistent difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep, or early morning awakening with inability to resume sleep.