Insomnia can raise a person’s risk for a number of health concerns including cognitive impairment and risk of falls. Lifestyle changes such as more physical activity can help treat insomnia. A new ...

At one point or another, everyone will experience acute moments of insomnia. Here's what to do when you can't sleep. If you’ve ever had trouble falling asleep—or, once you have fallen asleep, have ...

Chronic sleep deprivation acts as a systemic stressor, elevating risks for cardiovascular disease and metabolic dysregulation while impairing cognitive function.

A new review paper by researchers at Flinders University on the effectiveness of weighted blankets was recently published in The American Journal of Occupational Therapy. It stated that weighted ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Insomnia is a significant health and quality of life concern for older adults, with up to half of all adults over the age of 65 experiencing insomnia symptoms. In a new study, ...

Sleep is important at any age. Older adults often do not get enough sleep. However, proper sleep hygiene can help promote healthy sleep habits. Getting enough sleep can also help you stay healthier as ...

Chronic insomnia in older adults increased the risk of cognitive impairment and accelerated brain aging. Insomnia was linked to faster cognitive decline and greater amyloid and white matter ...

A new study from Penn State University found that older adults who experience symptoms of insomnia and/or use sleep medications face a substantially higher risk of developing disabilities that affect ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A total of 69.5% of patients with insomnia aged 65 years and older were misusing medication. Extended duration ...

In addressing sleep disturbance in the elderly, assessment forms the cornerstone of care. It is important that nurses working with older adults ask about sleep and recognize when responses indicate a ...

Older adults with a combination of insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea demonstrated worse sleep and verbal memory ...