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The Effect of Bright Light Therapy on Sleep and Quality of Life in Patients With Poststroke Insomnia
This study was randomized, double blind, and placebo controlled. A 2-week trial was conducted on patients with mild-to-moderate stroke who had poststroke insomnia. Only patients who had experienced a first episode of stroke were enrolled in this study. Sleep parameters were measured using the Actiwatch Spectrum Pro for 7 days before and after light therapy. The instrument specifically collected data concerning sleep, mood state, fatigue, and subjective quality of life. Participants with poststroke insomnia received bright light therapy (10,000 lux) or placebo therapy for 30 minutes in the early morning. A total of 112 elig...
Source: Psychosomatic Medicine - December 20, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Efficacy and safety evaluation of bright light therapy in patients with post-stroke insomnia: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion: The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of BLT for PSI and present robust scientific evidence concerning BLT for PSI. Registration: INPLASY2021100065.
Source: Medicine - December 17, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Systematic Review Source Type: research

Treatment of sleep disturbance following stroke and traumatic brain injury: a systematic review of conservative interventions.
CONCLUSIONS: Some conservative interventions might be useful for improving sleep disturbance or disorders in these populations, but further research is required. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION Sleep disturbance is common following stroke and traumatic brain injury, with insomnia and obstructive sleep apnoea being the most frequently diagnosed sleep disorders. Psychotherapy-based approaches might be useful for sleep disturbance after TBI and acupuncture may help improve insomnia or sleep disturbance following stroke or TBI, respectively. Morning bright light therapy appeared to be more beneficial for fatigue rather than sl...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - December 11, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Lowe A, Bailey M, O'Shaughnessy T, Macavei V Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research

Oversleeping: The Effects and Health Risks of Sleeping Too Much
This article originally appeared on the Amerisleep blog. Rosie Osmun is the Creative Content Manager at Amerisleep, a progressive memory foam mattress brand focused on eco-friendly sleep solutions. Rosie writes more posts on the Amerisleep blog about the science of sleep, eco-friendly living, leading a healthy lifestyle and more. -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - January 29, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news