Health PsychologySep 3, 2024
From cavities to sleep apnea: Dentists can assume new role in saving lives
New research reveals how dental check-ups could be the first line of defense against deadly sleep disorders.
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Health PsychologyAug 19, 2024
Heart data unlocks sleep secrets
Computer science researchers have developed an approach that matches the performance of expert-scored polysomnography using just a single-lead echocardiogram. In addition to simplifying a typically expensive and…
Health PsychologyJul 30, 2024
Nearly a third of adolescents getting mental health treatment, federal survey finds
Close to 1 in 3 adolescents in the U.S. received mental health treatment in 2023, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services ...
Health PsychologyJul 23, 2024
How does the brain respond to sleep apnea?
Nearly 40 million adults in the U.S. have sleep apnea, and more than 30 million of them use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine while sleeping. However, the machines tend to be expensive, clunky and…
Health PsychologyJul 5, 2024
Brain fluid dynamics key to migraine mysteries, new therapies
New research details the connection between the neurological symptoms associated with aura and the migraine that follows. The study also identifies new proteins that could be responsible for headaches and may serve as…
Health PsychologyJul 2, 2024
Groundbreaking approach to sleep study expands potential of sleep medicine
Bye bye sleep lab: An engineer is redesigning sleep studies, so they can be done at home without all the cumbersome wires dangling all over your body. Instead, only two wires needed.
Health PsychologyJun 26, 2024
Could preventative drug be effective in people with migraine and rebound headache?
A drug used to prevent migraine may also be effective in people with migraine who experience rebound headaches, according to a new study.
Health PsychologyJun 24, 2024
How much oxygen do very premature babies need after birth?
A study suggests giving oxygen at a concentration of 90 to 100 percent soon after birth could halve the risk of death for very premature babies that need help breathing.
Health PsychologyJun 17, 2024
Bedtime battles: 1 in 4 parents say their child can't go to sleep because they're worried or anxious
One in four parents describe getting their young child to bed as difficult -- and these parents are less likely to have a bedtime routine, more likely to leave on a video or TV show, and more likely to stay with their…
Health PsychologyJun 4, 2024
Getting more sleep leads to increased gratitude, resilience and flourishing
A new study found that healthy sleep has a positive impact on gratitude, resilience and flourishing in adults.
Health PsychologyMay 30, 2024
Study links sleep apnea treatment and happier, healthier relationships
A new study demonstrates that when individuals with obstructive sleep apnea use their positive airway pressure machine more regularly, it benefits their relationship with their partner.
Health PsychologyMay 14, 2024
Study links sleep apnea severity during REM stage to verbal memory decline
A research team has revealed the link between the frequency of sleep apnea events during the rapid-eye-movement stage and the severity of verbal memory impairment in older adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease. Verbal…
Health PsychologyApr 12, 2024
A third of women experience migraines associated with menstruation, most commonly when premenopausal
A third of the nearly 20 million women who participated in a national health survey reports migraines during menstruation, and of them, 11.8 million, or 52.5%, were premenopausal.
Health PsychologyApr 10, 2024
Research uncovers differences between men and women in sleep, circadian rhythms and metabolism
A new review of research evidence has explored the key differences in how women and men sleep, variations in their body clocks, and how this affects their metabolism.
Health PsychologyApr 8, 2024
Disparities in sleep health and insomnia may begin at a young age
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…
Health PsychologyMar 27, 2024
Getting too little sleep linked to high blood pressure
Sleeping fewer than seven hours is associated with a higher risk of developing high blood pressure over time, according to a new study.
Health PsychologyMar 13, 2024
Do astronauts experience 'space headaches'?
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…
Health PsychologyMar 13, 2024
Poor sleep linked to migraine attacks
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.
Health PsychologyMar 13, 2024
Hope for treating sleep disorders, no pills required
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.
Health PsychologyMar 12, 2024
'Curved' walking and a depth camera: New tool detects early cognitive decline
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…
Health PsychologyMar 6, 2024
Mental Health Issues in the Workplace
Mental health concerns are increasingly prevalent and impactful in today's dynamic work environments. Research suggests that one ...
Health PsychologyMar 5, 2024
Sleep apnea symptoms linked to memory and thinking problems
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…
Health PsychologyMar 4, 2024
Robotic hip exoskeleton shows promise for helping stroke patients regain their stride
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…
Health PsychologyFeb 23, 2024
Wake-up call for us all to establish regular healthy sleeping patterns
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…
Health PsychologyFeb 14, 2024
Menopause and migraines: New findings point to power of prevention
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…
Health PsychologyJan 17, 2024
For people with migraine, feelings of stigma may impact disability, quality of life
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…
Health PsychologyJan 17, 2024
Streamlining cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic insomnia
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…
Health PsychologyJan 3, 2024
Research reveals promising approach to enhance treatment for sleep apnea-related issues
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…
Health PsychologyJan 3, 2024
Older adults with newly diagnosed migraine disorder three times more likely to have motor vehicle crash
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…
Health PsychologyJan 2, 2024
Enlarged spaces in infant brains linked to higher risk of autism, sleep problems
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.