Health
An unbroken night's sleep is a myth. Here's what good sleep looks like
What do you imagine a good night's sleep to be? Often when people come into our sleep clinic seeking treatment, they share ideas about healthy sleep.
Oct 8, 2024
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Sleep Disorders
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Insulin resistance is linked to over 30 diseases—and to early death in women, finds UK study
Insulin resistance is associated with 31 different diseases, and in women, is also linked to higher odds of early death. This is according to a study of data on hundreds of thousands of people in the UK being presented at ...
Sep 7, 2024
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Medications
Research team investigates the relationship between cannabis use, sleep and memory
The growing legal use of recreational and medical cannabis has generated an increased concern for potential side effects from long-term use, particularly regarding problems with memory and sleep. Until now, the effect of ...
Sep 5, 2024
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Attention deficit disorders
Study links melatonin secretion to ADHD symptoms in children
A study conducted by researchers from Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, in collaboration with several international institutions, has unveiled a critical link between melatonin secretion and the severity of ADHD (attention ...
Sep 4, 2024
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Dentistry
From cavities to sleep apnea: Dentists can assume new role in saving lives
A patient dozes off in a dental chair despite the anxiety of an impending procedure. A seemingly unremarkable act, but—for dentists versed in the latest sleep research—this red flag hints at a life-threatening condition.
Sep 3, 2024
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Sleep disorders
Smarter sleep—new technologies speed up diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea
Smart wearables and advanced data analysis by researchers could help bring relief to millions affected by sleep disorders.
Aug 16, 2024
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Neuroscience
Dream discovery: Melatonin's key role in REM sleep revealed
A significant breakthrough in the understanding of sleep mechanism opens new promise for treating sleep disorders and associated neuropsychiatric conditions: Scientists have pinpointed the melatonin receptor MT1 as a crucial ...
Aug 7, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Processing traumatic memories during sleep leads to changes in the brain associated with improvement in PTSD symptoms
Currently, the first-choice treatment for PTSD is exposure-based psychotherapy, where therapists help rewire the emotions associated with the traumatic memory in the patient's brain, shifting from fear and arousal to a more ...
Aug 7, 2024
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Genetics
Preclinical model offers new insights into Parkinson's disease process
A new preclinical model offers a unique platform for studying the Parkinson's disease process and suggests a relatively easy method for detecting the disease in people, according to a new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What can you do if you think your teen already has unhealthy social media habits?
Many parents are worried about how much their children use social media and what content they might encounter while using it.
Jul 4, 2024
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