If you’ve ever muddled through the forgetful funk that follows an all-nighter, you know how skimping on sleep can zap your brain power. Scientists have long known poor sleep messes with cognitive ...

Insomnia is a problem commonly associated with aging, with as many as 50% of older adults reporting difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep. Insomnia’s effects are bad enough to it warrant being ...

Resistance or muscle-strengthening exercise, using weights or the body itself, may be the best type of exercise for tackling insomnia in older age, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available ...

Exhausted trying to get better sleep? You’re not alone if you experience chronic insomnia — about 12% of adults have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or returning to sleep after waking up at ...

Chinese researchers said their study found tai chi to be as effective as talk therapy in long-term easing of insomnia in middle-aged patients. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI Having trouble sleeping?

For adults over the age of 65, higher levels of both insomnia symptoms and sleep medication use were associated with higher risk of disability a year later, according to a new study. Insomnia is a ...

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 ...

Insomnia can raise a person’s risk for a number of health concerns including cognitive impairment and risk of falls. Lifestyle changes such as more physical activity can help treat insomnia. A new ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A total of 69.5% of patients with insomnia aged 65 years and older were misusing medication. Extended duration ...

Having trouble sleeping? New Chinese research suggests the age-old practice of tai chi might help. The study found it equaled talk therapy in helping middle aged people with insomnia regain restful ...