Excessive sleepiness in elders tied to increased disease risk
Older adults who sleep excessively during the day are more likely to develop a chronic health condition within three years, a new study has found.
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Cancer survivors gain an advantage when treated for sleep problems
Sleep problems can persist for years among cancer survivors, exacerbating cancer-related issues such as physical distress, a new study finds.
Suvorexant may help those with Alzheimer’s ease insomnia
Sold as Belsomra, the drug improves total sleep time without affecting cognitive or psychomotor functioning, a recent trial shows.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, January 17
Sleep aid approved for general population may treat insomnia in Alzheimer’s … Probiotic drink could combat antibiotic resistance, say researchers … Eye movement test confirms loss of inhibition in aging
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.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, December 19
Sound sleep may counter genetic risk of heart disease and stroke … Healthy diet could save $50 billion in cardiometabolic health care costs … Partnership aims to identify flu vaccines for elderly nursing home residents … Electronic health record scan can predict Alzheimer’s up to 8 years in advance
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, December 18
Simple tool predicts life expectancy after dementia diagnosis … FDA approves first triglyceride drug, a complement to statin therapy … Older women top list of those who take weekly sleep meds … NIH launches first trial of therapy for age-related eye disease
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.
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?
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