Study suggests stress, depression affect insomnia, alcohol misuse

Acne to digestive problems: Unusual signs of high stress levels that you should take note of

Stress is your body's natural response and it is something that is experienced by every individual at some point in their lives. Stress can be a good thing sometimes as it helps your body to adjust to new situations and surroundings. Acute stress, which is short-term stress is usually good for your body. However, chronic stress, which is long-term stress that affects you for weeks or months can be bad for your health.  When you experience stress…

Study suggests stress, depression affect insomnia, alcohol misuse

The research suggests stress and depression impact the relationship between sleeping and alcohol misuse.

Stress and depression help explain intertwined alcohol, sleep problems

Insomnia and hazardous drinking are so closely intertwined that estimates suggest at least one-third, and as many as 91%, of people who have a hard time with sleep also misuse alcohol.

Stress, depression factor into link between insomnia, heavy drinking

Insomnia and hazardous drinking are so closely intertwined that estimates suggest at least one-third, and as many as 91%, of people who have a hard time with sleep also misuse alcohol.

As many as 30% of people with insomnia report using alcohol as a sleep aid

Do you ever pour a glass of wine, or pop open a beer, at the end of the day to

Scientists untangle the stressful link between sleepless nights and heavy drinking

Struggling to sleep and drinking too much often go hand in hand, and a new study is shedding light on why. Researchers have found that stress and depression play key roles in the back-and-forth relationship between insomnia and heavy alcohol use. The findings, recently published in the journal Alcohol, may help inform better treatments in […] The post Scientists untangle the stressful link between sleepless nights and heavy drinking appeared fir…