New research suggests delayed REM sleep may signal Alzheimer's onset in older adults
Scientists have recently shown that both the quality and the amount of sleep we get may influence our risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Jan 27, 2025
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Psychological Phenomena: News and Research on Sleep, REM
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Alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, but it leads to a worse night's rest overall—here's why
Alcohol is often used as a sleep aid—with some people crediting a "nightcap" with helping them fall asleep more easily. But while it might be nice to unwind after a long day with a glass of wine or a beer, alcohol may not ...
Jan 20, 2025
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Sleep's secret power: Blocking unwanted memories
The link between poor sleep and mental health problems could be related to deficits in brain regions that keep unwanted thoughts out of mind, according to research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Jan 2, 2025
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A new clock to structure sleep: Study shows brain stem region involved in organization of sleep
Researchers at the University of Lausanne have identified a novel role for the brain's "locus coeruleus" in sleep and its disruptions. This brain region facilitates the transition between NREM and REM sleep states while maintaining ...
Nov 25, 2024
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Adequate sleep significantly reduces the risk of hypertension in adolescents, new study finds
Adolescents who meet the recommended guidelines of 9 to 11 hours of sleep per day were shown to have a significantly lower risk of hypertension in a new study from UTHealth Houston.
Nov 11, 2024
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Unlock lucid dreams: Proven training methods unveiled by scientists
Lucid dreaming apps are gaining in popularity as interest grows in optimizing sleep for self-improvement and better health. If you ever experience a dream while knowing that you are dreaming—that's what's called a lucid dream.
Oct 24, 2024
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Sleep deprivation may affect learning temporarily
Soon we will once again switch to winter time, that is, we set the clocks back an hour. Switching to winter time is considered the easier of the two annual clock transitions, as we gain an hour of sleep. Some people may find ...
Oct 23, 2024
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Neural circuitry for REM sleep identified, disorder cause explored
Researchers from University of Tsukuba have elucidated the neural circuit that induces rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, a stage during which we actively dream. They also discovered that abnormalities in the neurons constituting ...
Oct 15, 2024
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Study finds brain waves can be manipulated during REM sleep
Brain waves can be manipulated while in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, a sleep stage associated with memory and cognition, a new study from the University of Surrey finds. Novel technology, using sound stimulation, allows ...
Sep 11, 2024
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Study suggests timing of nocturnal hot flashes may affect risk of heart disease for perimenopausal women
Nocturnal hot flashes are disruptive regardless of when they occur during the night. A new study suggests that more hot flashes occur during the second half of the night when more REM sleep typically occurs and when such ...
Sep 10, 2024
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