Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Biological clock disruptions sound Alzheimer's alarm

New Alzheimer's research from UVA Health suggests that enhanced light sensitivity may contribute to "sundowning"—the worsening of the disease's symptoms late in the day—and spur sleep disruptions thought to contribute ...

Health

How is sleep affected by changing clocks and seasons?

How are you sleeping? A new study has found the transition from daylight saving time to standard time, when one hour is gained overnight, was associated with a brief increase in sleep disorders such as difficulty going to ...

Health

Study models the causes of insomnia in menopausal women

One of the most common symptoms that women experience during menopause is sleep disruption. Although this change is thought to be associated with depression, hot flashes, and fluctuating hormone levels, few studies have investigated ...

Neuroscience

Ultra-high-resolution MRI reveals migraine brain changes

For the first time, a new study has identified enlarged perivascular spaces in the brains of migraine sufferers. Results of the study will be presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North ...

HIV & AIDS

Chronic 'jet lag' discovered in people living with HIV

People living with HIV have a significantly delayed internal body clock, consistent with the symptoms of jet lag, according to new findings reported by researchers from universities in South Africa and the U.K.

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