Ambien alternative? FDA approves insomnia drug that improves sleep in seniors
New insomnia medication lemborexant compared favorably to an extended release form of Ambien in a late-stage clinical trial.
Sleep Quality
Insomnia recipe for older women: diet high in refined carbs
A diet high in refined carbohydrates may trigger insomnia in older women, a new study has found.
New facility lighting products regulate blue light and sleep/wake quality
A new lighting system allows facility operators to customize blue light exposure to promote better sleep and wakefulness.
Gratitude workout: thankful practice tied to better sleep, reduced stress
A regular practice of giving thanks is tied to a wealth of good health outcomes, says an expert in the science of gratitude.
For residents with back pain and sleep disturbances, yoga or PT can help
A prescription for yoga or physical therapy may have long-lasting benefits for adults who have co-occurring back pain and sleep disturbances.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, November 14
Depression linked to nutrition in middle-aged and older Canadians … More adult Americans having trouble falling, staying asleep … Will ‘smart toilets’ become the next health monitor?
Insomnia symptoms linked to multiple cardiovascular diseases
Addressing tenacious cases of insomnia may help residents prevent stroke, heart attack and other cerebral and cardiovascular diseases.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, Nov. 7
Dodgy diet affects daytime drowsiness … Shortened sleep may negatively affect women’s bone health … Researchers find link between glaucoma and brain degeneration … Poll: many seniors misuse antibiotics
Less than 6 hours of sleep plus chronic condition a deadly combination
Sleep duration of less than six hours may predict mortality for adults with chronic health conditions, according to new research.
Healthiest lifestyles cut chance of diabetes by 75%: international analysis
It’s a combination of healthy lifestyle factors, not bodyweight alone, that appears to significantly reduce the relative risk of diabetes.
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