FDA Approves Lumryz for Narcolepsy
THURSDAY, May 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has approved Lumryz for the treatment of cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness in adults with narcolepsy. Lumryz is an extended-release formulation of sodium oxybate to…
Learn MoreTransition to Standard Time Tied to Short-Term Increase in Sleep Disorders
THURSDAY, May 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The transition from daylight saving time (DST) to standard time (ST) is associated with a transient increase in sleep disorders, according to a study published online May 3 in Neurology.Sheida Zolfaghari, M.D….
Learn MoreClocks Forward, Clocks Back: How Does Your Sleep Suffer?
THURSDAY, May 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Changing the clocks every spring and fall might seem challenging, but a new study reveals that only one of those changes had a tendency to increase sleep disorders.The transition from daylight saving time to s…
Learn MoreLiving Near an Airport Could Mess With Your Sleep
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Add airplane noise to the list of issues keeping people up at night, at least for those who live near U.S. airports.Researchers found that exposure to airplane sounds — even at moderate levels — increased t…
Learn MoreLonger Daily Naps Tied to Worse Health Effects
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People taking long naps (siestas) during the day have higher body mass indexes (BMIs) and are more likely to have metabolic syndrome (MetS) than those who do not take naps, according to a study published online …
Learn MoreLas siestas al mediodía y la salud: la duración de la siesta podría ser clave
JUEVES, 27 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Si tiene ganas de hacer la siesta, mejor que sea corta.Los investigadores encontraron que las siestas de 30 minutos o más en Murcia, una región de España, donde hacer la siesta es común, se vinculaban co…
Learn MoreSuvorexant Cuts Tau Phosphorylation and Amyloid-β Concentrations
FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The insomnia drug suvorexant acutely decreases tau phosphorylation and amyloid-β concentrations in the central nervous system, according to a study published online April 20 in the Annals of Neurology.Brendan…
Learn MoreMidday Naps & Health: How Long You Nap May Be Key
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’re longing for a nap, try to keep it short. Researchers found that siestas of 30 minutes or more in Murcia, a region of Spain, where it’s common to nap, were linked to a higher risk of obesity, a gr…
Learn MoreLa dieta de los deportistas podría influir en los patrones de sueño
LUNES, 24 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — ¿Necesita dormirse a tiempo? Lo que come podría hacer una diferencia, según un nuevo estudio.Los investigadores encontraron que los deportistas universitarios que comían más carbohidratos y vitaminas B12 …
Learn MoreStudy Looks at Cognitive Deficits in Men With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Men with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) without concomitant comorbidities have cognitive deficits and demonstrate diminished social cognition, according to a study published online April 6 in Frontiers in Sle…
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