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Two drugs which beat insomnia found by researchers

The medication is better than other pills currently in use in the UK, scientists say

Wales Online · Jul 15, 2022

Researchers identify two drugs effective at treating insomnia

But experts say the first line of treatment should still be cognitive behavioural therapy, and improving sleep hygiene.

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022

Exercise can reduce stress and improve sleep – particularly for women with breast cancer

When you’re suffering from stress, it can affect almost every aspect of your life – even down to how well you sleep at night. While it’s normal to experience stress over things every now and again, if it continues to affect your sleep in the long-term it can lead to…

The Conversation · Jul 7, 2022

Man, 22, kills himself after becoming trapped in 'vicious cycle' of insomnia

David Marsden, 22, was said to 'light up the darkest rooms' by his sister but the young man tragically took his own life after struggling with insomnia which began when a family holiday was cut short

Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2022

Doctor explains how 'reverse' sleep hack helped him beat struggle with insomnia

Falling asleep, especially when it's boiling hot can be such a struggle for some, but one doctor thinks he may have just the thing to stop you staring at the ceiling all night long

Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2022

Has COVID affected your sleep? Here’s how viruses can change our sleeping patterns

During the early phases of the pandemic, and especially during lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, many people reported disruptions to sleep and their sleeping patterns. As COVID infections have increased, we’re again seeing reports of people experiencing poor sleep during and following COVID infection.

The Conversation · Jun 14, 2022

Lifestyle: Growing up in unsafe neighbourhood badly impacts sleep in adulthood

Growing up in an unsafe neighbourhood was associated with poorer sleep in adulthood, suggests the findings of a recent study on Black women. Full story on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 11, 2022

ITV This Morning doctor shares perfect time to exercise to cure sleep problems

The doctor issued the advice as cases of insomnia have doubled across the UK since the pandemic

Liverpool Echo · Jun 2, 2022

Hilarious video shows Scots gran, 86, watching bagpipe rendition of Insomnia surrounded by ravers

Marjorie Lawrie appeared to be unfussed by the 1995 rave classic and 'looked like she was queuing for the Post Office'.

Daily Record · May 30, 2022

Adulthood insomnia can manifest as cognitive problems in old age: Research

A new study at the University of Helsinki inspected and analysed the development of insomnia symptoms in midlife and their effects on memory, learning ability and concentration after retirement.

Dynamite News · May 29, 2022