Combating Insomnia in the Military: The Benefits of Weighted Blankets and Pillows

Introduction Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, more commonly referred to as PTSD, is prevalent among those who are in or have been in the military. In fact, at some point in their life, 7 out of every 100 Veterans (or 7%) will have PTSD. Insomnia is a symptom of this problem, and it is already a problem… Read More

Do You Get Enough Sleep? Here Are 10 Reasons You Should!

Introduction Getting adequate sleep is not just about feeling rested, it is a critical component of your physical and mental health, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. Did you know that according to research, the average American does not get the complete 7 hours of required sleep every night? Moreover, more than 50 million… Read More

A Guide to Fight Against Insomnia and How CBD Oil Might Help You

Introduction Insomnia, one among many sleeping disorders, is a condition that affects a lot of people across the globe. As noted in research by Ohayon in 2011, approximately one third of the general population complains of insomnia but a diagnosis is warranted in only 6% to 15% of the population. This, of course, is a… Read More

Sleep Disorder Symptoms & PTSD in US Army Personnel

Research Paper Title Sleep Problems in Active Duty Military Personnel Seeking Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Presence, Change, and Impact on Outcomes. Background To examine sleep disorder symptom reports at baseline and post-treatment in a sample of active duty US Army Soldiers receiving treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Explore sleep-related predictors of outcomes. Methods… Read More

Sleep Disorder Symptoms & PTSD Treatment Outcomes

Research Paper Title Sleep Problems in Active Duty Military Personnel Seeking Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Presence, Change, and Impact on Outcomes. Background To examine sleep disorder symptom reports at baseline and post-treatment in a sample of active duty US Army Soldiers receiving treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Explore sleep-related predictors of outcomes. Methods… Read More

Identifying Insomnia-suspectible Occupations in the Military

Research Paper Title The relationship between military occupation and diagnosed insomnia following combat deployment. Background The objective of this research was to investigate the relationship between military occupation and diagnosed insomnia following combat deployment. Methods This retrospective cohort study was conducted using existing electronic military databases. Eligible participants were military personnel with a deployment to… Read More

Linking Sleep Disorders & Sleep-related Medical Diagnosis to Nondeployability in Soldiers

Research Paper Title Sleep Disturbances and Predictors of Nondeployability Among Active-Duty Army Soldiers: An Odds Ratio Analysis of Medical Healthcare Data From Fiscal Year 2018. Background The impact of sleep disorders on active-duty soldiers’ medical readiness is not currently quantified. Patient data generated at military treatment facilities can be accessed to create research reports and… Read More