Tag Archives: Insomnia

We all know how much better we feel after a good night’s sleep. Science backs this up: high-quality sleep boosts cardiovascular health, immune function, brain health and emotional wellbeing. Unsurprisingly, many people are keen to improve their sleep – and “sleep hygiene” has become a go-to strategy. Sleep hygiene refers to the habits and environmental factors that promote good sleep, …

You’re not sleeping, five things that are making your insomnia worse Medical Advice Express newspaper 03/09/2025 19:57 If you’re a victim of sleep disorder, you might be in luck—an expert may have solved the mystery of why you can’t sleep. Sleep scientists have long suggested banning technology before bed, avoiding caffeine, and sticking to a fixed schedule every night as …

We’ve all heard the advice. Avoid screens before bed. Cut the caffeine. Stick to a schedule. Most of it sounds reasonable enough. But for people dealing with real insomnia, it might be doing more harm than good. Kirsty Vant, a doctoral researcher in psychology at Royal Holloway University of London, says a lot of popular sleep hygiene advice is built …

Summary: A new study suggests cannabis-based medical products may help people with insomnia sleep better over the long term. Across 124 patients followed for up to 18 months, participants consistently reported improved sleep quality, less anxiety and depression, and a better overall quality of life. Some patients also noted reduced pain, while side effects remained mild and manageable. Though randomized …

We’re learning more and more about how parts of our bodies are linked and working together – and now a new study reveals connections between gut bacteria and the risk of insomnia. The research, from scientists in China and the US, suggests that being unable to sleep at night could be at least partly down to the mix of microbes …

Your gut microbes could be causing your insomnia, according to a new study from China. And the reverse is also true: your sleep habits could also impact your gut health. Previous research has already suggested that sleep habits and gut health could be interlinked, but a recent analysis published in the journal General Psychiatry indicates that the link might be …

By EMMA GRITT, ASSOCIATE HEALTH EDITOR Published: 15:57, 13 August 2025 | Updated: 16:01, 13 August 2025 Scientists have pinpointed why millions of people struggle to get a good night’s sleep—and it’s not lumpy pillows or a racing mind, the problem lies in their GUT.  In a new study, published in medical journal General Psychiatry, researchers explored the link between nodding …

An online insomnia treatment developed at the University of Virginia is stepping in to help older people who struggle to fall asleep and stay asleep. An online insomnia treatment developed at the University of Virginia is stepping in to help older people who struggle to fall asleep and stay asleep, according to the treatment creator. “Older adults do have a …

Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, with as many as a third of adults reporting problems with it. A new study suggests four low-effort, low-cost types of exercise that could help ensure a more restful night. Data on 1,348 individuals from 22 separate randomized controlled trials were pulled together to look for associations between exercise types and sleep quality. …

Home Published: 2025-07-15 08:45:00 Insomnia could explain why adults with ADHD traits report having a lower quality of life, according to new research led by the University of Southampton and the Netherlands Institute of Neuroscience. A study published today [15 July] in BMJ Mental Health found that having higher ADHD traits was associated with a lower quality of life and …