NEW YORK (Reuters Health) For some people, chronic insomnia may be a sign of broader mental health problems like depression and anxiety, according to a new study. In surveys of more than 25,000 Norwegian adults, researchers found that those with chronic insomnia were more likely to also be suffering from depression or an anxiety disorder. What's more, people who reported insomnia during the first wave of the survey were at increased risk of having an anxiety disorder during the second wave, conducted a decade later.
Rosie O'Donnell Discusses Her Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Rosie O'Donnell and her guest, sleep doctor Michael Breus, discuss the diagnosis and treatment of her sleep apnea. Dr. Breus explains what obstructive sleep apnea is and how it can affect physical and mental health. He also explains the symptoms of OSA.