Postpartum Depression And Poor Sleep Quality Linked

Postpartum depression (PPD) can lead to poor sleep quality, recent research shows. A study published in the current issue of the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing shows that depression symptoms worsen in PPD patients when their quality of sleep declines. Sleep deprivation can hamper a mother's ability to care for her infant, as judgment and concentration decline. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Symptoms Of Major Depression Relieved By St. John’s Wort

New research provides support for the use of St. John's wort extracts in treating major depression. A Cochrane Systematic Review backs up previous research that showed the plant extract is effective in treating mild to moderate depressive disorders. "Overall, we found that the St. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Older Adults Put At Risk For Depression Recurrence When They Suffer Restless Nights

Nearly 60 percent of the nation's elderly have trouble sleeping, whether it's a lot of tossing and turning or outright bouts of insomnia. While for most people sleeplessness can be annoying at best or unhealthy at worst, for elderly individuals who have suffered from depression in the past, poor sleep may be the first sign that a new bout of depression is coming on. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin