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Children and teens from racial and ethnic minority groups are disproportionately affected by persistent insomnia symptoms that begin in childhood and continue through young adulthood, according to a new study. This study…
Sleeping fewer than seven hours is associated with a higher risk of developing high blood pressure over time, according to a new study.
Space travel and zero gravity can take a toll on the body. A new study has found that astronauts with no prior history of headaches may experience migraine and tension-type headaches during long-haul space flight, which…
A new study has identified a link between poor sleep and migraine attacks that suggests improving sleep health may diminish migraine attacks in people with migraine.
Are sleeping pills the only solution for insomnia? Not according to a researcher who says that using self-guided digital behavioral therapy is an alternative solution that should be considered.
Gait impairments often are prevalent in the early stages of cognitive decline. Researchers quantitatively compared straight walking and curved walking -- a more natural yet complex activity -- in healthy older adults and…
Mental health concerns are increasingly prevalent and impactful in today's dynamic work environments. Research suggests that one ...
People who experience sleep apnea may be more likely to also have memory or thinking problems, according to a preliminary study. The study shows a positive association but did not determine whether sleep apnea causes…
More than 80% of stroke survivors experience walking difficulty, significantly impacting their daily lives, independence, and overall quality of life. Now, new research pushes forward the bounds of stroke recovery with a…
It's official. Getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep a night is currently out of reach for almost one-third of the population as experts found 31% of adults had average sleep durations outside the recommended range…
Women who have both migraines and a long-term history of hot flashes and/or night sweats have a slightly higher risk of heart disease and stroke, and young women who have migraines have a higher risk of later persistent…
Marie is a 60-year-old woman referred by her therapist for help in managing her depressive symptoms. She told me her symptoms ...
Migraine can impact many aspects of a person's life, but less is known about how feelings of stigma about the disease affect quality of life. For people with migraine, these feelings of stigma were linked to more…
A combination of cognitive and behavioral strategies, ideally delivered in person by a therapist, maximizes the benefits of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), according to new research. CBT-I is a form of…
Researchers explored innovative therapeutic strategies that could greatly advance the understanding and management of OSA-related morbidities. A groundbreaking study provides new insights into the treatment of…
A new study finds that older adult drivers who are recently diagnosed with migraines are three times as likely to experience a motor vehicle crash. Older adult drivers who reported having ever had migraines in the past…
Researchers have found that enlarged perivascular spaces in the brains of babies, caused by an accumulation of excess cerebrospinal fluid, have a 2.2 times greater chance of developing autism later in life.
Changes in sweat metabolism can help in the diagnosis the severity of sleep apnea.
Researchers have investigated how sleep affects memory. They found a link between breathing and the emergence of certain brain activity patterns in sleep that are associated with the reactivation of memory contents. The…
For the third consecutive year, many psychologists across the country say they are seeing patients struggle with worsening ...
Skin-to-skin contact between parent and infant during the first hours after a very premature birth helps develop the child's social skills. The study also shows that fathers may play a more important role than previous…
Researchers have identified objective evidence of how the neck muscles are involved in primary headaches, according to a new study.
The study analyzed data from people with an average age of 65 and found short sleep was associated with the onset of depressive symptoms.
It is often claimed that using the snooze button can have negative effects on sleep and cognitive processes, but there has been no direct evidence to this effect. New research shows that snoozing may actually support the…
The Journal of Behavioral Medicine is a broadly conceived interdisciplinary publication devoted to furthering understanding of ...
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Getting enough sleep has never been more difficult in today's fast-paced environment. Yet new research highlights why getting a good night’s sleep is critical to staying healthy. Their research unveils that women who…
New method can predict risks of cardiovascular disease, mortality in sleep apnea patients.
The Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic is a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic dedicated to the behavioral treatment of sleep ...
Young babies make many squeals, vowel-like sounds, growls, and short word-like sounds such as 'ba' or 'aga.' Those precursors to speech or 'protophones' are later replaced with early words and, eventually, whole phrases…
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