Topic “Sleep disorders”

Sleep disorders affect more than 10% of the population. Effective treatments are available for some, whereas the cause and cure for others remain unknown. Sleep disorders include: Sleep apnea (periodic interruption of breathing); Insomnia; Parasomnias; REM; Narcolepsy.

Aging: Cytokine Mechanisms and Treatment of Insomnia

Project summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether Tai Chi Chih vs. cognitive behavioral therapy vs. sleep education reduces insomnia in older adults. The secondary goal of the study is to determine whether the behavioral treatment of insomnia alters proinflammatory cytokine activity.


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