Tag: Sleep disorder
Neurological diseases increase the risk of divorce in the Nordic countries, it turns out
Interestingly, the study found that the husband's illness increases the risk of divorce at least as much as the wife's level of education, regardless of education level. During the study, more than a fifth of the couples experienced a neurological disorder, which was determined by specialist visits. Combined data from all countries showed that the…
The Finns follow: A new study reveals surprising trends in fitness, sleep and diet among adults
According to the report, less than half of Finnish adults over the age of 20 meet the national exercise recommendations. Only 46% of men and 38% of women exercise enough. These guidelines recommend at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous activity per week,…
The study reveals an alarming amount of sitting among university students
The study also found that students spent an average of 11 hours a day sitting, which is more than the average sitting time of young adults. Research suggests that long-term sitting is a risk to students’ health and well-being and can increase the risk of obesity, sleep disorders and mental health problems, for example. The…
Long-term sickness absence due to sleep disorders quadruples and affects middle-aged women the most
Researchers investigating the matter urge people to take this trend seriously, as lack of sleep is a clear health risk and can also negatively affect a person’s cognitive performance, making it both a public health and economic problem. Temporary sleep disorders are not considered a disease, but long-term problems can be diagnosed as sleep disorders.…
A new study shows that women suffer from chronic stress more often than men in the Nordic countries
According to the study, the biggest difference between men and women experiencing chronic stress was in Sweden, where 50% of women and only 36% of men experienced long-term stress. In Denmark, both men and women experienced the least amount of stress, but there was still a clear difference between the sexes. The study found that…
More than 8,000 doses of banned drugs are seized by Danish authorities
Danish authorities have seized several shipments of banned doping substances and illicit drugs as part of Operation Pangea XV – a global annual effort against the illicit drug trade, in which 42 countries have participated. The operation took place from June 23 to June 30. A total of about 501 shipments were seized, and 58…
Survivors of COVID-19 have increased mental health risks even a year later: Research
The study was conducted by the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System. The results were published in The BMJ. Disorders include anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation, as well as opioid use disorders, illicit drug and alcohol use disorders, and sleep and cognitive disorders. In…
Nurses face sleep disorders due to work stress, schedules: Research
The study is published in the ‘Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine’. “Nurses are already threatened by higher levels of depression and inadequate sleep due to the stress of patient care and the nature of shift work. The pandemic appears to have exacerbated these problems at the expense of nurses’ well-being,” he said. Amy Witkoski…
YLE: Mental health absences have increased during the coronavirus epidemic
Other sick leave, on the other hand, has even decreased. “The fact that the increase in mental health absences has accelerated suggests that this is also a reflection of the coronavirus times,” Timo Vänttinen, Aava Health Center Occupational Health Physician. The reasons for the acceleration include fear of contracting the virus in personal work, limited…
Insomnia is more risky for very deadly brain neurism deficiencies
Washington [US]November 7 (ANI): A recent study found insomnia as the potential risk factor for a cerebral hemorrhage from a ruptured aneurysm along with more well-known risk factors for smoking and high blood pressure. The study was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open journal of the American Heart Association. More…
Insomnia can be a risk factor for very deadly brain aneurysm rupture
Washington [US]November 3 (ANI): Insomnia may be a potential risk factor for a cerebral hemorrhage from a ruptured aneurysm along with more well-known risk factors for smoking and high blood pressure, according to new research. The study was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open journal of the American Heart Association.…
Traffic noise can increase the risk of dementia and poor health
Photo: Pixabay / 12019 The roaring noise from heavy traffic can tear at the nerves, but prolonged exposure to it can do worse than that: it can increase the risk of dementia, obesity, diabetes and heart disease. This seemingly unlikely cause-and-effect relationship between traffic noise and a number of adverse health conditions was discovered by…
Traffic noise increases the risk of dementia
Massive project The enormous research project, which SDU carried out in collaboration with Roskilde University, OUH and the University of Copenhagen, took into account the addresses of the 2 million Danes and the proximity to busy roads and railway lines. They then cross-checked the data with national health registries to identify cases of dementia (Alzheimer’s…
Research: Traffic noise increases the risk of dementia
This is shown by research from the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU). The research is the largest of its kind in the world. The results show that you have an increased risk of 27 percent of developing dementia if you are exposed to traffic noise above 55 decibels for…
New research: Traffic noise increases the risk of dementia
The results show that you have a 27 percent increased risk of developing dementia if you are exposed to traffic noise above 55 decibels for a number of years, SDU writes in a press release. Out of 8475 dementia cases in 2017, 1216 cases can be linked to traffic noise, which is a very high…
You had sex in your sleep with a woman – free from rape
A 25-year-old man who was previously convicted of rape is now free after the trial has been resumed. The reason: According to the Court of Appeal, there are several factors that indicate that the man slept and was unaware of what he was doing when he had intercourse with the woman. “He has an established…
Study: One in five shift workers suffers from sleep disorders
About 20 percent of shift workers suffer from sleep disorders due to their work disorders, according to a new study by the University of Helsinki and the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (TTL). The study found that people with sleep disorders recover more slowly on holidays, and up to half may be constantly tired in…
Yle survey: More than 70 top Finnish athletes report mental disorders
According to more than 70 top Finnish athletes, they suffered from mental health problems during their careers, according to an extensive study by Yle Sport. A total of 111 active and retired top athletes responded to a questionnaire sent to 344 individuals and team athletes who represented Finland at the Olympic and international events in…