Treating insomnia in elderly reduces inflammation, lowers risk for chronic diseases
Thursday, September 18, 2014 - 05:04
in Health & Medicine
Insomnia can cause chronic inflammation, which can lead to hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and more. This study finds that curing the insomnia reduces the inflammation and hopefully reduces disease. It also found the best way to cure lack of sleep is through the use of a common psychotherapy treatment—cognitive behavioral therapy.