Sleep Disorders News

Across the globe, health care professionals are celebrating World Sleep Day, an event created by the World Sleep Society, on March 14.

People who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity may be less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression and sleep disorders compared with those with more sedentary behavior, according to preliminary study results.

An emerging body of research suggests that twice-yearly clock adjustments may have negative impacts on health, leading some experts to advocate for a permanent time.

Genetic predisposition to traits such as depressive affect, neuroticism and insomnia appeared significantly associated with greater risk for treatment-resistant depression, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry.

Trauma from childhood and adulthood were associated with worse measured uninterrupted sleep and worse self-reported sleep quality for midlife women, researchers reported in Menopause.

Patients with dupilumab prescriptions for their atopic dermatitis had lower risks for psychiatric and sleep disorders than those prescribed other treatments, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

In a cohort of healthy adults in Italy, being able to recall dreams upon waking was influenced by a number of factors, including sleep patterns, age, time of year and attitude toward dreaming, according to research.

Individuals with a moderate to high risk for obstructive sleep apnea, as measured via the STOP-Bang questionnaire, were more likely to experience suicidal ideations, plans and attempts, according to research conducted in South Korea.

The FDA approved 16 psychiatric drugs over the last decade, most of which shared similar mechanisms of action with previously developed drugs, according to data in a research latter published in JAMA Network Open.