Insomnia may prolong depression for older patients

A new study has reinforced the idea that older adults often have persistent insomnia and depression at the same time. This research focused on 1,801 patients 60 years or older who were depressed and had completed a prior clinical trial for treating the condition. Patients with persistent insomnia were more likely to remain depressed than patients with no insomnia.

(Medical News Today) UPDATED 04/01/2008
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