Category Sleep and Dreams

Do weighted blankets help with insomnia - new study says yes

Do weighted blankets help with insomnia? This new study says yes: they can decrease sleeplessness by 50%

Do weighted blankets help with insomnia? A new study finds that they are indeed a safe and effective intervention in the treatment of sleeplessness.

Douglas Heingartner
September 29, 2020

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Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) found to be effective

A new study of more than 450 insomnia patients in Australia has confirmed the positive results of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI).

PsychNewsDaily Staff
September 23, 2020

Afternoon naps make schoolchildren happier, smarter, and better-behaved

Blissful afternoon naps make kids happier, smarter, and better able to focus

The study linked afternoon naps to more happiness, more grit and self-control, higher verbal IQs, and better academic achievement.

Douglas Heingartner
June 30, 2020