Older people with persistent insomnia symptoms more likely to remain depressed, study finds
Lack of sleep has long been considered a potential risk factor for mood disorders. According to a new study, older people with depression, who also experience persistent and worsening sleep disturbances, are at much higher risk of remaining depressed. The study from researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, published online in the journal Sleep, analysed data from almost 600 people over 60 years old who visited primary care centers in the Northeast US.
May 04, 2020, 08:15 AM IST
Insomnia risk in women higher during menopause transition
The most common symptoms of insomnia include difficulty falling asleep, waking after sleep onset, and sleep quality.
Oct 15, 2015, 20:42 PM IST
