Sleep
Exercise improves sleep and reduces physical fatigue levels in women with fibromyalgia
Resistance exercise helps decrease physical fatigue in women with fibromyalgia and boosts sleep, according to a study published in Arthritis Research & Therapy.
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Sleep problems predict later pain for young adults, study suggests
For at least some groups of ‘emerging adults’ sleep problems are a predictor of chronic pain and worsening pain severity over time, a new study published in PAIN®, the official publication of the International Association for the Study of Pain® (IASP). The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer. Continue reading
People with rheumatic diseases may face barriers to discussing fatigue challenges
Talking about fatigue and its impact is not high on the list of priorities of healthcare professionals, says a small UK study, suggesting that people may face significant barriers to communication about the impact of fatigue. Continue reading
Osteoarthritis symptoms linked to the human body clock – new research findings
Osteoarthritis symptoms seem to be intrinsically linked to the human body clock says a study in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, a finding that could pave the way for new drug treatments for the painful joint condition. Continue reading
Sleep for people with chronic pain improved by cognitive behavioural therapy
People experiencing chronic pain because of conditions such as arthritis could enjoy better sleep after cognitive behavioural therapy training, experts outline in the medical journal, Sleep.
Cognitive behavioural therapy is a talking therapy that encourages people to change the way they think and behave in order to manage their problems. Continue reading
