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May 8, 2024 Children who experience chronic lack of sleep from infancy may be at increased risk of developing psychosis in early adulthood, new research ...
May 1, 2024 During sleep, the brain weakens the new connections between neurons that had been forged while awake -- but only during the first half of a night's sleep, according to a new ...
Apr. 10, 2024 Biomedical engineering researchers have uncovered a previously unknown source of two key brain waves crucial for deep sleep: slow waves and sleep spindles. Traditionally believed to originate from one brain circuit linking the thalamus and cortex, ...
Apr. 10, 2024 A new review of research evidence has explored the key differences in how women and men sleep, variations in their body clocks, and how this affects their ...
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May 13, 2024 A new article highlights how artificial intelligence stands on the threshold of making monumental contributions to the field of sleep medicine. ...
May 7, 2024 In people's early- to mid-20s, they reach what is called peak bone mineral density, which is higher for men than it is for women, according to researchers. This peak is one of the main determinants ...
Apr. 22, 2024 Simulated effects of microgravity significantly affect rhythmicity and sleep in humans, a new study finds. Such disturbances could negatively affect the physiology and performance of astronauts in ...
Mar. 28, 2024 Neuroscientists have established in recent decades the idea that some of each day's experiences are converted by the brain into permanent memories during sleep the same night. Now, a new study ...
Mar. 27, 2024 Sleeping fewer than seven hours is associated with a higher risk of developing high blood pressure over time, according to a new ...
Mar. 27, 2024 Do you ever find yourself longing for the energy and vitality of your younger years? Feeling young is not just a matter of perception it is actually related to objective health outcomes. Previous ...
Mar. 25, 2024 Living on a greener street or having views of blue spaces from your home may help you sleep for longer. New research across 18 countries found that living on greener streets -- those with visible ...
Mar. 18, 2024 Researchers make the case that five 'Thrive Factors' are a key element of healthy human brain, behavioral and cognitive ...
Mar. 13, 2024 A new study has identified a link between poor sleep and migraine attacks that suggests improving sleep health may diminish migraine attacks in people with ...
Mar. 14, 2024 Researchers have discovered that some fish -- unlike humans -- do not need orexin to stay awake. This molecule was thought to be necessary for normal wake and sleep rhythms in vertebrates. Humans ...
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Apr. 8, 2024 Children and teens from racial and ethnic minority groups are disproportionately affected by persistent insomnia symptoms that begin in childhood and continue through young adulthood, according to a ...
Mar. 13, 2024 Are sleeping pills the only solution for insomnia? Not according to a researcher who says that using self-guided digital behavioral therapy is an alternative solution that should be ...
Mar. 12, 2024 Poor sleep habits are strongly associated with long-term chronic health conditions, according to decades of research. To better understand this relationship, a team identified four distinct patterns ...
Mar. 11, 2024 Monitoring daily activity patterns using a wrist-worn device may detect early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new ...
Mar. 10, 2024 A blood test that can accurately detect when someone has not slept for 24 hours has been ...
Mar. 6, 2024 Adults who sleep only three to five hours per day are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. Chronic sleep deprivation cannot be compensated for by healthy eating ...
Mar. 4, 2024 People who experience sleep apnea may be more likely to also have memory or thinking problems, according to a preliminary study. The study shows a positive association but did not determine whether ...
Mar. 1, 2024 Early riser or night owl, everyone appreciates a good night's sleep. But despite the best of intentions, quality sleep can elude us, sometimes to the point where it can contribute to serious ...
Feb. 28, 2024 Researchershave found that brain cell activity during sleep is responsible for propelling fluid into, through and out of the brain, cleaning it of ...
Feb. 23, 2024 Researchers have investigated whether the body is truly disconnected from the external world during sleep. To do so, they focused on how heartbeat changes when we hear different words during sleep. ...
Feb. 22, 2024 It's official. Getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep a night is currently out of reach for almost one-third of the population as experts found 31% of adults had average sleep durations ...
Feb. 21, 2024 Sleep helps consolidate our memory of complex associations, thus supporting the ability to complete memories of whole ...
Feb. 19, 2024 Problems with our sleep and internal body clock can trigger or worsen a range of psychiatric disorders, according to a new review of recent research evidence. The review suggests gaining a better ...
Feb. 6, 2024 A groundbreaking study has shown promising results in improving the quality of life (QOL) and sleep quality in individuals living with memory problems. The research delves into the efficacy of a ...
Jan. 24, 2024 Migraine is often underdiagnosed and untreated, and even when it is treated, it can be difficult to treat early enough as well as find strategies to prevent attacks. A new study looks at ways to more ...
Jan. 23, 2024 Researchers have shown that the rare D-form of the amino acid alanine shows a clear circadian rhythm, and is able to affect the circadian clock and regulate gluconeogenesis, a method of glucose ...
Jan. 17, 2024 A combination of cognitive and behavioral strategies, ideally delivered in person by a therapist, maximizes the benefits of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), according to new ...
Jan. 9, 2024 Daylight Saving Time (DST) might be influencing our internet habits, according to new ...
Jan. 4, 2024 New research indicates that the eating disorder anorexia nervosa is associated with being an early riser, unlike many other disorders that tend to be evening-based such as depression, binge eating ...
Jan. 4, 2024 People who have more disrupted sleep in their 30s and 40s may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems a decade later, according to new research published in the January 3, 2024, online ...
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- Study Reveals New Genetic Link Between Anorexia Nervosa and Being an Early Riser
- Even in Midlife, Disrupted Sleep Tied to Memory, Thinking Problems Later on
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- Very Irregular Sleep Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia
- Rare Sleep Disorder More Prevalent Than Previously Thought
- Yoga Nidra Might Be a Path to Better Sleep and Improved Memory
- How Stress Activates Neurons That Disrupt Sleep
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- Shortening Sleep Time Increases Diabetes Risk in Women
- Study Finds Melatonin Use Soaring Among Youth
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- 'Night Owls' More Likely Than 'early Birds' To Develop Diabetes
- Healthy Lifestyle Can Help Prevent Depression -- And New Research May Explain Why
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- Stress and Insomnia Linked to Irregular Heart Rhythms After Menopause
- Boys' Snooze Patterns Remain Stable Before Their Teenage Years
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- Sleep Data from Over 220,000 People Reveal Global Differences in Weekly Sleep Variability and Sleep Extension
- More Sleep Could Reduce Impulsive Behavior in Children
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- Intermittent Fasting Improves Alzheimer's Pathology, Study Shows
- Strict Tech Rules at Boarding School a Bonus for Teens' Sleep
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- Enhanced Light Sensitivity May Contribute to Alzheimer's 'sundowning,' Disease Progression
- What Nap Times Reveal About Your Child's Brain Development
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- Researchers Identify Potential New Treatment for Those Who Act out Their Dreams While Sleeping
- Keeping Time: Understanding the Master Clock in the Brain
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- How Is Sleep Affected by Changing Clocks and Seasons?
- Sleep Phase Can Reduce Anxiety in People With PTSD
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- Music for Sleeping and Music for Studying Share Surprising Similarities
- Sleeping Pill Reduces Levels of Alzheimer's Proteins