Rebecca Lorenz
Dr. Lorenz’s research is focused on sleep in middle-aged and older adults -- particularly those with neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis -- and their caregivers. Recent investigation has explored non-pharmacological, person-centered interventions (e.g., mindfulness, exercise) to improve sleep/wake patterns and provide methods for symptom self-management. She also conducted research to identify pathways to disparities in sleep health in middle-aged and older adults (a known cause of chronic health conditions such as impairments in memory and concentration) using data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS), the largest and the most comprehensive multidisciplinary panel study in the U.S. The findings of her research have the potential to significantly improve the quality of life of middle-aged and older adults because disrupted sleep/wake rhythms contribute to depression, fatigue and disability.
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Groundbreaking study provides a promising solution for preventing a major complication of pregnancy
According to the World Health Organization, more than 15 million babies are born preterm every year. More than one million of those babies lose their lives. Methods to predict risk for and prevent preterm birth are few and far between.
Majority of respondents feel isolation, loneliness and burnout from demands of parenthood
A new national survey conducted by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds a broad majority of parents experience isolation, loneliness and burnout from the demands of parenthood, with many feeling a lack of support in fulfilling that role.
The survey of parents conducted this month found:
