Study Backs Therapy Over Sleeping Pills
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You may be tempted to reach for a sleeping pill if you continually have trouble nodding off, but a small new study indicates you might be better off with cognitive therapy.
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NEW YORK  - Sleep problems and depression   in children may share a genetic source, a study of twins hints.
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Many people who take sleep medications think they work far better than laboratory measurements show they do.
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NEW YORK  - Older adults who suffer from insomnia may find it easier to drift off to sleep following brief behavioral therapy in which they learn about mechanisms that regulate sleep, factors that influence sleep, and behaviors that promote or interfere with sleep.
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People who suffer from insomnia can rest easier now with the approval of a new sleeping pill by Sepracor, called Lunesta. The drug, which can be taken without time restrictions offers a good night&#39;s sleep
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Since the &quot;Back to Sleep&quot; campaign to prevent SIDS, many babies have always slept on their backs -- but new research suggests that maybe they should be given a
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Two studies suggest that treatment of depression, either with psychotherapy or drugs, reduces the risk of suicide attempts in all age groups, especially during the first months of treatment.
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NEW YORK  - A technique called imagery rehearsal therapy not only helps chronic insomniacs get a good night's sleep, it also seems to help lessen depression and anxiety, according to research presented this week at SLEEP 2007 -- the 21st annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.
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Is it a wake-up call for the sleeping pill market? With Wednesday&#39;s approval of Sepracor&#39;s new drug, Lunesta, a taboo in the use of sleeping pills has been broken.
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NEW YORK  - Sleep-related breathing   disorder has a robust association with depression, according to   results of a long-term study funded by the National Institutes   of Health.
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Older adults who get daily social and physical activity -- even for brief periods -- sleep better and have improved cognition, says a Northwestern University study in the Dec. 15 issue of Sleep.
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Melatonin, which is widely used as a sleep-aid, is also effective for migraine prevention, according to findings from a small trial.
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NEW YORK  - After being treated with  standard medications, patients who undergo a type of counseling  called cognitive behavior therapy have a much lower rate of  relapse compared with those who receive standard follow-up  care, new research shows.
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Weight-loss experts have a novel prescription for people who want to shed pounds: Get some sleep.
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More research is needed to show that alternative therapies such as acupuncture and herbal supplements work and this may mean changing laws that protect the industry, a committee of experts said on Wednesday.
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NEW YORK  - For some people, chronic insomnia may be a sign of broader mental health problems like depression and anxiety, according to a new study.
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The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new sleeping pill that some specialists say could pave the way for longer-term use of such medications.