Science Sleep

Main idea: It seems that intranasal use of the multi-herbal preparation can be used to improve chronic insomnia and to reduce the dose of conventional hypnotic medications in insomniac patients. Abstract Traditional Persian Medicine (TPM) has been established as a valuable source of medicinal plants for the treatment of insomnia for thousands of years. Oil […]

Abstract The association between sleep duration and prostate cancer (PCa) risk is still unclear. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore if sleep duration is associated with PCa in men. A comprehensive literature research was conducted in November 2019 based on the Pubmed, Embase, and Cochrane databases. After extracting the data, the random […]

Main idea: The percentage of subjects who stayed on CPAP therapy after 1 year was significantly reduced when CPAP was re-initiated compared to the control group. CPAP acceptance after re-initiation was higher among men than women. Further studies are necessary to explain this gender difference. Abstract About one third of patients fail their first CPAP […]

Main idea: Compared with estazolam, acupuncture improves sleep quality and episodic memory in patients with chronic insomnia disorder much better, which is possibly related to the regulation of sleep structure of patients in treatment with acupuncture. Abstract Objective: To compare the effects on chronic insomnia disorder (CID) and influences on episodic memory and sleep structure […]

Main idea: Compared with non-therapeutic and other active treatments, Tai Chi has a positive effect on improving sleep quality. In-depth analysis showed that 24-form and 8-form Yang style Tai Chi have significant positive effects on sleep quality, as assessed by PSQI. Abstract Sleep quality is a major concern around the world, yet currently there are […]

Main idea: These results indicate that the NLR may be a reliable marker for detecting systemic inflammation and predicting disease severity in patients with OSA. Abstract This meta-analysis is aimed to investigate the association between the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library databases […]

Main idea: A 20-min nap after sleep deprivation did not completely return brain activity back to active state and did not entirely reverse the negative impact of sleep deprivation on soccer performance in soccer players. Abstract The aim of the study was to examine effects of a 20-min nap following 3 h of sleep deprivation […]

Main idea: Mindfulness-based stress reduction significantly improved sleep quality and mental health. Future research is needed using standardized methods examining the long-term effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction on the mental health of individuals with insomnia. Abstract Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is a potentially effective treatment of insomnia; however, there is no comprehensive review of its […]

Main idea: Still, evidence-based brief and flexible treatment options will help to further enhance access to care for veterans with chronic insomnia, especially in non-mental-health settings like primary care. Abstract The goal of this study was to compare a brief behavioral treatment for insomnia (BBTI), which has fewer sessions (4), shorter duration (<30-45 minutes), and […]

Main idea: The present study findings showed that footbath intervention enhanced sleep quality in menopausal women. Thus, footbath as a safe, simple, and non-pharmacological application can improve quality of life in postmenopausal women and inhibit problems due to inadequate sleep quality. Abstract Due to the adverse effects of medication we decided to provide a safe, […]