Insomnia

Insomnia can cause problems during the day, such as excessive sleepiness, fatigue, trouble thinking clearly or staying focused, or feeling depressed or irritable. It is not defined by the number of hours you sleep every night. Although the amount of sleep a person needs varies, most people need between 7 and 8 hours of sleep a night.
What is Insomnia?

Insomnia is a condition in which it is difficult to get to sleep, or to remain soundly asleep, resulting in too short and too low-quality sleep which affects normal functioning. It causes fatigue and daytime sleepiness. It may be classified as acute, lasting a few days or weeks, or chronic, when it lasts longer than a month.

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College students’ loneliness outweighs screen time in causing insomnia

College students’ loneliness outweighs screen time in causing insomnia

Understanding the role of sleep in dementia and associated illnesses

Understanding the role of sleep in dementia and associated illnesses

Boosters cut long COVID risk significantly

Boosters cut long COVID risk significantly

Artificial nighttime light increases insomnia risk, especially in smaller cities

Artificial nighttime light increases insomnia risk, especially in smaller cities

Cannabinol enhances sleep in rats, study shows

Cannabinol enhances sleep in rats, study shows

New study links shorter time to fall asleep and snoring to higher risk of ovarian decline

New study links shorter time to fall asleep and snoring to higher risk of ovarian decline

Study links obstructive sleep apnea to increased dementia risk in women

Study links obstructive sleep apnea to increased dementia risk in women

Researchers aim to transform treatment for sleep disorders in military personnel

Researchers aim to transform treatment for sleep disorders in military personnel

Study reveals impact of daylight saving time on sleep patterns

Study reveals impact of daylight saving time on sleep patterns

Study connects brain volume variations with genetic risk factors for Parkinson’s disease and ADHD

Study connects brain volume variations with genetic risk factors for Parkinson’s disease and ADHD

Poor sleep before surgery linked to increased risk of postoperative delirium

Poor sleep before surgery linked to increased risk of postoperative delirium

Study suggests NSAIDs may lower postoperative delirium risk

Study suggests NSAIDs may lower postoperative delirium risk

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia linked to reduced postpartum depression

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia linked to reduced postpartum depression

Rising concerns over benzodiazepine prescriptions in older stroke survivors

Rising concerns over benzodiazepine prescriptions in older stroke survivors

Menopause transition linked to increased heart disease risk

Menopause transition linked to increased heart disease risk

Exploring AI's role in transforming healthcare diagnosis and treatment

Exploring AI's role in transforming healthcare diagnosis and treatment

Poppy seed brew triggers morphine overdose, drawing attention of lawmakers

Poppy seed brew triggers morphine overdose, drawing attention of lawmakers

How physical activity and diet impact sleep in adolescents

How physical activity and diet impact sleep in adolescents

Online insomnia treatment brings relief to overburdened caregivers

Online insomnia treatment brings relief to overburdened caregivers

Traditional Chinese medicine shows potential in cancer treatment

Traditional Chinese medicine shows potential in cancer treatment

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