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UNAM Finds Insomnia Affects Over 45% of Mexican Adults

Experts urge behavioral routines with specialist evaluation given the cardiometabolic and brain risks.

Overview

  • UNAM reports that chronic insomnia is more common in women over 60, identifying them as a high‑risk group.
  • Key drivers cited in Mexico include long workdays, excessive screen use, irregular sleep schedules, and hormonal changes or chronic illnesses.
  • Documented impacts range from fatigue and memory deterioration to irritability and a weakened immune system.
  • Recommended strategies emphasize a dark, cool, quiet bedroom, a calming pre‑sleep routine, breathing or relaxation techniques, leaving bed after roughly 20 minutes awake, and regular daytime exercise.
  • Medical guidance highlights assessing for underlying conditions such as sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, chronic pain or depression, while some coverage notes supplements like Zenity as reported options with limited evidence alongside calls for sleep‑hygiene education.