Mild COVID-19 can bring on insomnia, especially in those with anxiety or depression
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 05, 2024
Insomnia following a COVID-19 hospitalization already was well known among the medical community, but a new study finds that mild COVID-19 infections also are linked to the sleeping problem — especially...
Sleep disruptions in 30s, 40s tied to later cognitive decline
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 08, 2024
People who have sleep interruptions in their 30s and 40s are more than twice as likely to experience thinking and memory issues a decade later, a new study out Jan. 3 in Neurology finds.
Irregular sleep patterns — not sticking to a regular sleep-wake schedule — may put people at a higher risk for dementia compared to those with more consistent sleep patterns, according to a new report...
Changes in sleep patterns linked to poor cognitive function in older adults, study shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 07, 2023
A new study sheds light on sleep and cognitive changes in older adults. Namely, sleeping for a short amount of time and sleep variability were linked to poor cognitive function, the authors reported.
Clinical briefs for Friday, Dec. 1
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 01, 2023
Switching Parkinson’s treatments when they stop working may control symptoms … Methotrexate risky in older adults with CKD … Traumatic memories differ from sad ones in people with PTSD … Faster...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Nov. 1
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 01, 2023
FDA: These over-the-counter eye drops can cause infections … Most chronic coughers hack 450+ times a day … Biden demands plan for managing health AI tools … High brain metabolism can predict Alzheimer’s...
Study: Screen for EDS to know which nursing home residents are at risk for adverse outcomes, death
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 19, 2023
Nursing homes that screen residents for excess daytime sleepiness (EDS) may be able to predict mortality risk, a new study finds. The condition is also linked with age-related comorbidities in people who...
No more lonely nights?
By
Gary Tetz
Aug 10, 2023
No one knows better than long-term care folks the unfortunate toll cognitive decline can take. So if you’re like me, and I wouldn’t wish that on anyone, you’re always interested in ways to keep your...
Occupational therapy and sleep, the missing ADL
By
Renee Kinder
Aug 03, 2023
The sleepover hangover is a telltale sign of summer in our home. Teenagers up and out way too late with friends, hopefully staying out of trouble and then crashing until 2 p.m. the next day. Little ones...
Lack of sleep may negate benefits of exercise for cognitive health
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 07, 2023
Working out when you’re older can protect against cognitive decline. But if you’re not getting enough sleep, you could reduce the benefits of exercise, a new study found.