Topic: insomnia

Break the cycle of insomnia

Break the cycle of insomnia

Catherine Zuckerman, The New York Times
Posted at Nov 16 10:53 AM

Among the many disruptions of 2020, insomnia may rank high on the list. Data on how the pandemic has affected sleep is limited because biomedical research can take years to shake out and most studies to date have been small. But evidence from China and Europe suggests that prolonged confinement is altering sleep in adults as well as children.   Read more »

The lasting damage of COVID-19

The lasting damage of COVID-19

Jane E. Brody, The New York Times
Updated as of Oct 14 01:51 PM

At the start of the pandemic, doctors were necessarily focused on combating the acute effects of COVID-19 and saving lives, but research is now underway to assess its long-term effects and find ways to prevent and treat lasting symptoms.  Read more »

COVID-19 redefines gratitude

COVID-19 redefines gratitude

Robert Labayen
Posted at Apr 21 05:44 AM

When the coronavirus disease or COVID-19 started infecting people in my circle, waking up healthy has since become a celebration.   Read more »

Insomnia: Health risks lurk in the still of the night

Insomnia: Health risks lurk in the still of the night

Jane E. Brody, The New York Times
Posted at Jun 11 08:52 AM

Chronic insomnia, which affects 5 percent to 10 percent of older adults, is more than just exhausting. It’s also linked to an increased risk of developing hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, heart attack, depression, anxiety and premature death. Read more »

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