Tag: Insomnia
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Reducing Sleep Drugs Helps Older Adults Live Better
New Evidence Highlights Benefits of Reducing Sleep Medication in Older Adults A recent study published in The Lancet Regional Health — Americas suggests that lowering the future use of sleep medications among older adults could lead to healthier aging with fewer physical and cognitive limitations. The research, led by experts including Hanke Heun-Johnson from a…
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Reducing Sleep Drugs Improves Life Quality for Older Adults
Overview: Sleep Drug Use and Aging As people age, sleep problems are common, and many older adults turn to medications to help them rest. A recent study published online on October 24 in The Lancet Regional Health — Americas suggests that reducing future use of sleep medications could lead to healthier lives for seniors, with…
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Reducing Sleep Drug Use Helps Older Adults Live Better
Overview: Sleep Medications and Aging New research suggests that cutting back on sleep medications could help older adults enjoy better health and greater independence. The study, published online October 24 in The Lancet Regional Health — Americas, examines the long-term effects of reduced use of prescribed or over-the-counter sleep aids on daily living and overall…
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Insomnia Review: Robbie Robertson’s Scorsese Bromance Chronicle
Overview Robbie Robertson’s Insomnia is more than a memoir-like artifact; it’s a fevered, kaleidoscopic portrait of a Hollywood era where music, cinema, and excess collided in ways that still feel monumental. The book, rooted in Robertson’s experiences and observations, sprinkles together backstage whispers, tour bus camaraderie, and the echo of a cocaine-fueled era that animated…
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Robbie Robertson’s Insomnia review: Scorsese’s cocaine-fueled bromance
Overview: a memoir steeped in music, cinema, and myth Robbie Robertson’s Insomnia is a memoir that doubles as a window into a era when LA and rock music shared a feverish pulse with Hollywood’s most powerful directors. The book unfolds like a late-night conversation among friends who know too much and remember too vividly. Robertson…
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EACS 2025 Guidelines Spotlight Sleep: New Section on Sleep Disorders and Sleep Quality in HIV Care
Introduction: A Milestone in HIV Care The European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) has released its 2025 guidelines and, for the first time in this comprehensive standard, includes a dedicated section on sleep disorders and sleep quality. Recognizing the clinical impact of poor sleep on health outcomes, mood, and adherence, the guidelines now advocate integrating sleep…
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What Taking Melatonin Could Reveal About Your Heart Health
Introduction: Melatonin as a Sleep Aid and a Possible Indicator Melatonin is widely used to help people fall asleep or maintain a regular sleep-wake cycle. While it can be effective for short-term insomnia, recent research has raised questions about what prolonged melatonin use might signal about overall health, particularly heart health. This article examines what…
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What Melatonin Might Reveal About Your Heart Health
Understanding the Link Between Melatonin and Heart Health Melatonin is a popular over-the-counter sleep aid used by millions to regulate sleep cycles. While it is generally considered safe for short-term use, recent research has sparked questions about what prolonged use could signal about underlying health issues—especially when it comes to the heart. This article examines…
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What taking melatonin could reveal about your heart health
Understanding the Link Between Melatonin Use and Heart Health Melatonin is commonly used as a sleep aid, with many people turning to it to manage insomnia or jet lag. While generally considered safe for short-term use, new discussions in scientific circles have raised questions about what prolonged melatonin use might say about your heart health.…
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Gender Differences in Psychosocial Pathways to Depression and Anxiety: A Network Perspective
Overview: Why gender matters in depression and anxiety networks Mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety arise from intricate, interwoven factors across development and daily life. Recent advances in network and Bayesian causal modeling reveal that psychosocial factors do not operate in isolation; instead, the way they interact can differ between men and women.…