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Michael Breus, PhD

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Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He was one of the youngest people to have passed the Board at age 31 and, with a specialty in Sleep Disorders, is one of only 163 psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinction. Dr. Breus is dedicated to informing the public and healthcare communities about “disordered sleep” in a sleep-deprived society.

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  • Sleep Expert and Clinical Psychologist for Pain Management at Arrowhead Health, Private practitioner at Southwest Spine and Sports

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  • Sharecare News
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    Student Suicide May Spur Similar Thoughts in Teens

    TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- When a classmate commits suicide, teens are more likely to consider or attempt suicide themselves, according to a new study. This "suicide contagion" occurs regardless of whether the teens knew the deceased student personally, the researchers found.

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    Genes May Boost Woman's Risk of Postpartum Depression

    TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.

    The researchers hope they can use the findings to develop a blood test that could help spot pregnant w...Full Article

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    Favorite Music May Ease Anxiety in ICU Patients

    MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- Music can help soothe the fear and anxiety of critically ill patients who have been placed on ventilators, reducing both their stress and their need for sedatives, according to a new study.

    Intensive care unit (ICU) patients allowed to listen to music of...Full Article

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    Gay Actors Convincing in Heterosexual Roles

    FRIDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- Although being openly gay appears to affect a male actor's masculinity ratings, it does not affect views on his performance, according to a new study.

    Researchers from Clemson University in South Carolina found that an actor who is "out" can be convinci...Full Article

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    Teen Bullies May Turn to Crime as Adults

    FRIDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- Teen bullies are more likely to be criminals when they're adults, a new study finds.

    UT Dallas researchers analyzed several decades of data collected from more than 400 men in Britain. All of them had similar working-class backgrounds and most came from ...Full Article

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    Multiple Head Injuries Raise Soldiers' Suicide Risk, Study Finds

    WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Military service members who sustain more than one mild traumatic brain injury may be at much greater risk of suicide, according to a new study.

    Researchers at the University of Utah found that the risk for suicidal thoughts or behaviors increased fo...Full Article

  • Michael Breus, PhD
    Michael Breus, PhD has posted a blog entry: Insomnia may triple risk of heart failure
    There is an abundant—and ever-growing—body of evidence that indicates sleep plays an important role in cardiovascular health. Poor sleep is associated with a range of heart problems, including high blood pressure and increased risk of heart attack. Now, new research shows a link between insomnia...Full Post
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    Violent Video Games May Numb Players to Brutality, Study Finds

    THURSDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Teenage boys who play violent video games for hours on end may become desensitized to the brutality, a small new study finds.

    The research focused on 30 boys, aged 13 to 15, who were divided into two groups. One group typically played violent video game...Full Article

  • Michael Breus, PhD
    Michael Breus, PhD has posted a blog entry: Zolpidem-related ER visits have increased sharply
    There’s more news about complications that can arise from prescription sleep medication: Side effects from a common prescription sleep aid are sending increasing numbers of people to emergency departments.
     
    The number of people seeking emergency medical treatment for the adverse effects of sleep...Full Post
  • Michael Breus, PhD
    Michael Breus, PhD has posted a blog entry: ADHD or sleep disorder: are we getting it wrong?
    Millions of children and adults struggle with symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (A.D.H.D.), a condition marked by problems with concentration, impulse control, organization, and memory. It can be a frustrating and difficult condition, stigmatizing and often isolating for those...Full Post
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    Michael Breus, PhD has posted a blog entry: Low melatonin level means high risk for diabetes?
    Diabetes is one of the most serious health problems in the United States and around the world. According to Centers for Disease Control estimates, 1 in 10 American adults currently has diabetes. And, if the CDC projections are correct, those numbers will double or even triple over the next 40 years....Full Post
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    Don't Blame Parents for Sins of the Child

    FRIDAY, April 26 (HealthDay News) -- When the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings were identified as two brothers -- one of them a teenager -- many parents wondered, "Who raised these boys?"

    Mental health experts say it's normal to want to blame parents or close relatives of young pe...Full Article

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    Michael Breus, PhD has posted a blog entry: Have you considered a ‘sleep divorce’?
    I read this news story with great interest, as it covers a topic I get asked about a lot: whether it’s a good idea for couples to sleep apart to improve their individual sleep.
     
    This is an issue that seems to come up with increasing frequency, as more couples appear to be sleeping in separate bedrooms....Full Post
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    Can You Feel Empathy for a Robot?

    WEDNESDAY, April 24 (HealthDay News) -- A robot might tidy your kitchen some day, but how will you feel about the mechanical member of the household?

    Researchers say people's empathy for robots can be similar to what they feel for other humans.

    Functional MRI scans showed t...Full Article