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Scientists surprised by study on whether medical cannabis works for insomnia

Many believe cannabis helps them sleep. Here’s what the data says

The Independent UK

Cannabinoid products may reduce total sleep time in adults with insomnia: new study

You might have heard cannabis and cannabinoid products can help people sleep. Data shows one of the top reasons people use cannabis is to help them sleep.

The Conversation

TV tonight: Bob Geldof, Bono and George Bush talk Live Aid at 40

Popstars and political leaders reveal all in a juicy documentary series. Plus, Vicky McClure’s insomnia thriller. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

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8 “Safe” Prescription Drugs That Are Quietly Wrecking Your Health

Prescription drugs are supposed to heal the body and ease suffering, but what happens when the cure quietly chips away at well-being? Every year, millions of people trust medications that promise relief from pain, anxiety, insomnia, or chronic conditions. Yet hidden beneath the fine print and doctor’s notes are side…

Everybody Loves Your Money

Can I tame my 4am terrors? Arifa Akbar on a lifetime of insomnia – and a possible cure

From Van Gogh’s starry skies to the nocturnal workings of Louise Bourgeois and Patricia Highsmith, sleepless nights have long inspired heightened creativity. Could those artistic impulses actually help us to sleep?

The Guardian - UK

This insomnia simulator has Outlast enemies, Alan Wake dream sequences, and "evil" music by a Nine Inch Nails guitarist, and I already need to watch about 50 lore videos on it

Summer Preview 2025 | Just thinking about Sleep Awake makes me tired

GamesRadar

The secret to falling asleep during the summer months

Chronobiology shows that while our industrialised lives flatten the calendar, our cells adapt and align our habits with light signals

The Independent UK

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Why it can be harder to sleep during the summer – and what you can do about it

As the days stretch long and the sun lingers late into the evening, most of us welcome summer with open arms. Yet for a surprising number of people, this season brings an unwelcome guest: insomnia.

The Conversation

Scientists find ‘remarkable’ diet to defeat insomnia within 24 hours

Findings are first to draw time-based link between day’s food choices and objectively-measured nighttime sleep

The Independent UK

The one change that worked: meditation cured my insomnia – and transformed my relationships

The practice that helped me to sleep also gave me the clarity to end my marriage, and to begin dating again

The Guardian - UK

'CBT-I is the gold-standard treatment for insomnia' — an expert shares his go-to method for helping people with sleep disturbances

"CBT-I is the gold-standard treatment for insomnia" – an expert on sleep disturbances shares his go-to method for helping people to sleep better again

Tom’s Guide

Did You Know 'Summer Insomnia' Is a Thing? Here's What's Keeping You From Drifting Off, and How to Beat It

Leave the counting of sheep to cartoons and pick up these sleep expert-approved tips for the summer season instead

Livingetc

Sleep: Facts about how and why we sleep

Learn facts about sleep, during which the body rests, recuperates and performs essential repairs.

LiveScience

Trouble sleeping? Headspace’s new insomnia-fighting course could get your rest back on track, study finds

We explore how a CBT-I inspired Headspace course has been helping users sleep better, reduce symptoms of insomnia, and feel happier overall.

Tom’s Guide

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The Guardian - US

I spent four decades not sleeping a wink – until a doctor took my insomnia seriously

Insomnia is not a grievance made by difficult women. It’s a life-threatening condition that often stems from a physical issue many doctors refuse to see

The Guardian - UK

I’ve got a new secret weapon against insomnia: a £20 strip of padded fabric

My wireless sleep headphones let me enter a one-woman sensory deprivation chamber every night. Heaven

The Conversation

From hempseed gruel to CBD: the curious history of cannabis as a health product

The cannabis-derived product CBD has been hailed “the wonder drug of our age”, offering potential health benefits without the high. From juices and coffee to truffles and ice cream, CBD products have flooded the market for consumers looking for an answer to health problems from anxiety to insomnia.

The Conversation

Insomnia can lead to heart issues − a psychologist recommends changes that can improve sleep

About 10% of Americans say they have chronic insomnia, and millions of others report poor sleep quality. Ongoing research has found that bad sleep could lead to numerous health problems, including heart disease.

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Medical Daily

Insomnia In Elderly? Here's Best Exercise For Better Sleep

While exercise plays a crucial role in promoting better rest, not all types of exercise are equal when it comes to combating insomnia.

Evening Standard

Women are more likely to suffer from insomnia than men — here's how to fix that

Eight in 10 women suffer from poor quality or interrupted sleep

Tom’s Guide

This workout could reduce insomnia among over 60s, says new study

A new study shows that pumping iron could improve your sleep in later life — here's how.

The Independent UK

Beat insomnia with push-ups, over-60s told

One in five older people struggles with insomnia - a problem that can have negative effects on people’s health, work and day-to-day life, researchers say

Evening Standard

Lifting weights helps older people tackle insomnia, research suggests

Strong evidence links sleeplessness to depression, anxiety and other health conditions.

The Fashion Central

Cheap Magnesium Supplement May Help Improve Sleep, NHS Doctor Reveals

An NHS doctor has shared how a simple, inexpensive supplement may assist people in falling asleep faster, potentially helping those struggling to improve their sleep patterns.

Tom’s Guide

How to stop insomnia from returning — 6 expert tips

Insomnia is a serious sleep disorder that can impact every aspect of your life. Here, sleep experts share tips for how you can avoid it and stop it from returning.

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