Is there a causal relationship between depressive disorders and late-life neurodegenerative diseases? Or, is their co-occurrence due to confounding or common risk factors, such as aging?
In young adults, the use of electronic devices was found to contribute to insomnia symptoms more than mood disturbance, age, and biological sex.
The list, titled “Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question,” was developed by members of the AAP Section on Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine.
Snoring is associated with increased risk of cerebral events in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and established cardiovascular disease.
Among participants living in a culturally diverse area of Greece, people with anxiety were more likely to experience loss of sleep or other sleep-related disorders.
Individuals who smoke and experience sleep disturbances are less likely to quit smoking.
Psychosis and BPD have previously been linked to persistent nightmares in childhood, and these findings highlight the importance of confronting sleep disturbances at young ages.
Melatonin and other melatonin receptor agonists have demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of circadian rhythm disorders in both pediatric and adult populations.
Only 65.2% of adults surveyed in United States in 2014 reported that they consistently get at least 7 hours of sleep each night.
Maintaining a consistent sleep-wake schedule, including exposure to bright light in the morning and avoidance of it at night, may be the most reliable way to reduce pandemic-induced sleep problems.
