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Article: Adolescents with chronic insomnia have '2-fold to 5-fold' increase in personal problems
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- The Hindustan Times
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- March 23, 2008
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Washington, March 23 -- Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston have documented a 'twofold to fivefold' increase in personal problems among adolescents who suffer from chronic insomnia.
Insomnia is a sleeping disorder characterized by persistent difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep despite the opportunity. It is typically followed by functional impairment while awake. Insomniacs have been known to complain about being unable to close their eyes or "rest their mind" for more than a few minutes at a time.
The research team said that they have completed the first prospective study ...