Sleep
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Aromatherapy linked to improved sleep and reduced anxiety in menopauseAromatherapy may help ease sleep problems and anxiety during menopause, though the current evidence is preliminary and larger studies are needed.
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Yoga breathing exercise linked to lower stress and better sleep in women undergoing chemotherapyStructured yoga breathing may help women undergoing breast cancer chemotherapy manage stress and sleep problems without medication or harm.
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Daytime light supplementation linked to better sleep and activity patterns in older adultsSelf-administered daytime light supplementation may support sleep consolidation and daytime activity in older urban adults, especially when timed before mid-morning.
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Melatonin supplementation modestly lowers blood sugar and triglycerides in kidney transplant recipientsMelatonin supplementation may be linked to modest improvements in blood sugar control and triglyceride levels in kidney transplant recipients, though the effect on fasting glucose alone was not statistically significant.
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Honey vs. pharmacological antitussives for acute cough in children: meta-analysis finds comparable outcomes, with honey linked to better child sleepIn children with acute cough, honey may be linked to better sleep quality compared to some antitussive medications, though most other cough symptoms showed similar improvement across both treatments.
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Digital cognitive behavioral therapy shows largest benefit for insomnia in cancer survivorsDigital delivery of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia may offer the most accessible and effective format for improving sleep among cancer survivors, though the evidence quality remains modest.
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Nurses' sleep duration and quality have declined significantly over four decades.Nurses' sleep has become shorter and more troubled over the past four decades, potentially linked to increased occupational demands.
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Integrated sleep and trauma treatment improves sleep in service members with PTSDAdding structured sleep training to standard PTSD treatment may improve objective sleep outcomes over time, with the largest benefits appearing months after treatment completion.
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Home-testing devices for obstructive sleep apnoea show acceptable diagnostic accuracy in adultsNovel home-testing devices may offer a practical, cost-effective alternative to basic pulse oximetry for OSA screening in adults, though evidence from actual home settings and in children remains limited.
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Short sleep duration linked to higher obesity risk in children and teensShort sleep duration may be linked to modestly increased obesity risk in children and especially in adolescents, suggesting sleep hygiene could be one component of obesity prevention.
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Moderate physical activity linked to lower insomnia risk, but occupational activity may increase itModerate recreational physical activity may be associated with better sleep, while occupational activity and very high physical activity show no protective benefit or may worsen insomnia.
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Forest bathing reduces stress and improves sleep more than urban exposure in young adultsShort-term forest walking may be associated with measurable improvements in stress perception, mood, and sleep quality in young adults, whereas urban walking showed no comparable benefit.
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Essential oil and herbal sachet linked to improved sleep and lower anxiety in dialysis patientsIn hemodialysis patients with sleep disturbance, a combined essential-oil and herbal-sachet intervention may be associated with meaningful improvements in sleep and anxiety, though larger multicenter trials are needed to confirm the effect.
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Exercise linked to improved sleep and slower brain atrophy in early Alzheimer's diseaseStructured exercise may be associated with improved sleep-related brain connectivity in early Alzheimer's disease, but the benefit may require sustained participation to persist.
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Intranasal dexmedetomidine the night before surgery linked to lower postoperative delirium in older patientsA single preoperative dose of intranasal dexmedetomidine may be associated with reduced postoperative delirium risk in older surgical patients, possibly through improved sleep the night before operation.
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Chamomile-lavender and vetiver oils linked to fatigue and sleep improvements in intensive care nursesAromatherapy massage with chamomile-lavender or vetiver before bed may help shift-working nurses reduce fatigue and sleep disruption, though the placebo effect was also notable.
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Nurse-led interventions linked to reduced depression and improved quality of life after strokeNurse-led psychosocial interventions may be associated with meaningful reductions in post-stroke depression and gains in quality of life, though the specific intervention components, intensity, and which patients benefit most remain unclear.
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Digital screen exposure linked to 60% higher odds of migraine or headacheDigital screen exposure may be a modifiable factor to consider in migraine management, but prospective studies with objective measurement are needed to establish whether reducing screen time actually decreases migraine frequency.
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Long-term dual orexin receptor antagonists maintain sleep improvements in chronic insomniaLong-term DORA use may sustain sleep improvements in adults with chronic insomnia, though tolerability may worsen over 12 months and dose selection appears important.
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Intermittent theta-burst stimulation improves sleep in autism spectrum disorder by reorganizing brain networksReal iTBS targeting the orbitofrontal cortex may be linked to sleep improvement in adults with autism and insomnia, possibly via reorganization of brain networks sensitive to glutamate and GABA signaling.
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Screen time and bruxism in children and adolescents: evidence remains unclearWhile some studies suggest longer screen time may be linked to bruxism in children, the evidence is weak and inconsistent, so definitive conclusions cannot yet be drawn.
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Guided digital CBT for insomnia reduces sleep problems in adults with anxiety and PTSD symptomsGuided digital CBT-I may be effective for reducing insomnia in adults with anxiety or BPD symptoms, though it does not meaningfully improve the underlying anxiety or PTSD itself.
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Short sleep duration linked to higher hypertension risk in womenSleeping substantially less than 7–8 hours per night may be linked to modestly higher odds of developing hypertension in women across age groups.
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Online sleep and anxiety intervention for mothers of infants aged 10–24 monthsA structured online program delivered over two sessions and 30 days may help postpartum mothers improve sleep quality and reduce anxiety symptoms—though longer follow-up would clarify whether gains persist.
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Herbst appliance shows larger improvement in sleep apnea than twin block in small trialHerbst appliances may be linked to measurable improvements in sleep apnea severity in patients with a backward lower jaw, though the magnitude of benefit and long-term durability remain unclear.
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Water immersion thermotherapy increases sleep duration and efficiencyWater immersion thermotherapy may slightly extend how long you sleep and how efficiently you use sleep time, but research does not yet show it makes you feel more rested or improves your overall sleep quality rating.
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Listening to music before bed may improve sleep quality for family caregivers of advanced cancer patientsFor family caregivers managing advanced cancer patients at home, listening to preferred music before bed may help maintain better sleep quality and possibly reduce next-day sleepiness.
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Exercise dose and modality linked to sleep improvement in breast cancer survivorsFor breast cancer survivors seeking to improve sleep, moderate exercise doses in the 500–1100 METs-min/week range may offer better outcomes than either very low or very high volumes, with mind-body approaches showing promise.
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Parent-mediated intervention reduced screen time and improved sleep in children with borderline IQParent-mediated interventions targeting screen time regulation may be linked to improved sleep and behavioral outcomes in children with borderline intellectual functioning, though effects were measured only 6 weeks after the intervention.
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Physical exercise linked to improved sleep in patients with psychiatric disordersRegular aerobic exercise at moderate intensity may be linked to better sleep quality in people with psychiatric disorders, potentially offering a non-pharmacological complement to standard mental health treatment.
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Probiotics and prebiotics may improve insomnia through gut-microbiota changesProbiotics and prebiotics may be associated with improvements in self-reported sleep quality and changes in gut bacteria linked to sleep regulation, though human evidence is still early and relies mainly on subjective measures.
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App-based sleep-procrastination intervention shows mixed objective benefits in university studentsAn app-based intervention grounded in behavioral theory may be associated with modest shifts in sleep timing among university students, but the evidence is preliminary and effects did not persist.
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Traditional Chinese therapies linked to improved sleep and mood in chemotherapy patientsTraditional Chinese non-pharmacological therapies may help reduce chemotherapy-related fatigue, sleep disturbance, and mood symptoms, with different approaches showing strength in different areas.
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Mindfulness-based stress reduction linked to better sleep and mood in menopausal womenAn 8-week MBSR program may be linked to measurable improvements in sleep, mood, and life satisfaction in menopausal women.
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Neiyanggong practice linked to lower fatigue and better sleep in chemotherapy patientsThis evidence suggests that Neiyanggong practice during chemotherapy may be associated with reduced fatigue and better sleep, though larger multi-center studies would clarify whether these benefits persist after treatment ends.
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Poor sleep quality is common in tension-type headache, linked to depressionPoor sleep quality appears linked to tension-type headache and is more strongly associated with depression than with headache burden itself.
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Andropause education linked to better sleep and health in retired menA brief virtual education program on andropause appears to be linked with meaningful improvements in sleep and general health among retired men, though the effect is moderate and durability beyond two months is unknown.
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Short-term descent to low altitude reduces sleep-disordered breathing in moderate-altitude residentsTemporary descent to lower altitude may reduce oxygen desaturation and sleep breathing disruption in people living at moderate altitudes, suggesting that clinical sleep assessments performed at lower altitudes could underestimate the severity of sleep-disordered breathing.
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Central obesity linked to recurrent heart events in sleep apnea patientsIn adults with sleep apnea and existing heart disease, central body fat distribution (measured by waist-to-height ratio) was more consistently linked to recurrent cardiovascular events than standard BMI categories.
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Web-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia outperforms other formats in adolescentsWeb-based CBTi may be more effective than other formats for adolescent insomnia, suggesting school and primary-care settings could expand access by prioritizing digital delivery over in-person or app-based alternatives.
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Sleep interventions linked to lower anxiety in children and adolescentsImproving sleep in children and adolescents may be associated with lower anxiety symptoms and reduced risk of anxiety disorders developing, and sleep is a practical prevention target in pediatric mental health.
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Tai Chi and yoga may improve sleep more than other exercise in breast cancer survivorsTai Chi, yoga, and combined exercise may be linked to modest sleep improvements in breast cancer survivors, with moderate-dose protocols potentially offering the greatest benefit.
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Delayed school start times linked to longer sleep and smaller depression reduction in adolescentsDelayed school start times may help adolescents sleep longer, but the link to reduced depression appears modest and warrants more rigorous research.