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Females sleep less and awaken more frequently than males, which may have broad implications for medical research
Females sleep less, wake up more often and get less restorative sleep than males, according to a new animal study by University of Colorado Boulder researchers.
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New research provides fresh, large-scale look at who's coming up short on sleep
Most adults in the U.S. get less sleep than recommended across the board, and some racial and ethnic groups fare even worse, according to a new study that used readings from thousands of people who wore commercially available ...
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Controlled experiment investigates how jet lag can disrupt metabolism
A new study from the University of Surrey and the University of Aberdeen has found that disruptions to our body clock, such as those experienced during jetlag, impact our metabolism—but to a lesser extent than sleepiness ...
Nov 19, 2024
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Brain injury rehabilitation study reveals neural mechanisms of sleep-dependent motor learning
New research published by scientists at Kessler Foundation provides critical insights into the role of sleep in motor learning for individuals recovering from traumatic brain injury (TBI). The study sheds light on how sleep, ...
Nov 18, 2024
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Daily exposure to intense cold can improve sleep quality
Daily full-body cryostimulation—exposure to extreme cold—improves sleep quality and mood in healthy young men and women, according to new research by scientists at Université de Montreal and Université de Poitiers, ...
Nov 13, 2024
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New guideline provides treatment recommendations for restless legs syndrome
A new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides updated recommendations for the treatment of restless legs syndrome. The guideline reflects the latest scientific evidence and ...
Nov 13, 2024
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Research shows non-hallucinogenic marijuana constituent increases sleep in rats
Research by scientists at the University of Sydney has identified a constituent in the cannabis plant that improves sleep. Their report is the first to use objective measures to show the component, known as cannabinol (CBN), ...
Nov 12, 2024
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Mouth-taping to treat sleep apnea: Here are the risks
An unhealthy diet and an indolent life are well known causes of heart disease and stroke. But sleep apnea—where people temporarily stop breathing while asleep because their airway collapses—is also a major risk factor ...
Nov 12, 2024
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Mental fatigue leads to loss of self-control by putting brain areas to sleep, finds study
Prolonged mental fatigue can wear down brain areas crucial for an individual's ability to self-control, and can cause people to behave more aggressively.
Nov 11, 2024
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Consistent bedtime linked with better child emotion and behavior regulation
Sleep can affect a child's attitude and behavior, as many parents can attest, but a consistent bedtime may be more influential than sleep quality or duration, according to a new publication authored by researchers in the ...
Nov 11, 2024
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Successful aging starts with a good night's sleep, study suggests
Researchers at Wenzhou Medical University in China have discovered that changes in sleep patterns as we age are associated with lower odds of successful aging.
Poor sleep quality linked to incident motoric cognitive risk syndrome
Poor sleep quality may be associated with incidental, but not prevalent, motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR), a predementia syndrome characterized by slow gait speed and cognitive complaints, according to a study published ...
Nov 7, 2024
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Neuroscientists investigate developmental and genetic factors affecting sleep behavior
Mubarak Hussain Syed, an assistant professor of Biology at The University of New Mexico, along with a team of UNM students and collaborators at the University of Pennsylvania, is investigating how developmental and genetic ...
Nov 7, 2024
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Winter's onset brings mood changes to many Americans, poll finds
Many Americans experience a "winter funk" as the days grow shorter and temperatures turn colder, a new American Psychiatric Association poll reports.
Nov 6, 2024
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Snooze your way to well-being: Study finds 46 extra minutes of sleep boosts gratitude and resilience
Research has shown the numerous positive benefits that come with good sleep habits. Now, a new study from Baylor University shows that even subtle changes in the amount of sleep—in fact, only 46 extra minutes of sleep per ...
Nov 5, 2024
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Cardiologist offers tips for better sleep
No matter if you need five hours of sleep or eight, the key is getting good, refreshing rest. According to Dr. Virend Somers, a cardiologist who specializes in sleep disorders, how much sleep a person needs varies from person ...
Nov 5, 2024
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Study reveals the importance of new overtime restrictions on physician's mental health in Japan
Physicians are a vital component of the health care landscape and along with other medical professionals, they ensure timely diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex illnesses. They regularly work extended and overnight ...
Nov 4, 2024
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Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Time to 'fall back' an hour
The good news: You will get a glorious extra hour of sleep. The bad: It'll be dark as a pocket by late afternoon for the next few months in the U.S.
Nov 2, 2024
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Daylight saving time ends this weekend. This is how to prepare for the potential health effects
The good news: You will get a glorious extra hour of sleep. The bad: It'll be dark as a pocket by late afternoon for the next few months in the U.S.
Nov 1, 2024
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Expert weighs in on trending topics in sleep health
Something to ponder as we welcome the extra hour of sleep from the return to standard time: If we're looking into sleep hacks—things like the "sleepy girl mocktail," mouth taping, or something called "chronoworking"—does ...
Nov 1, 2024
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Vitamin K₂ reduces dreaded nighttime leg cramps in clinical trial
They strike in the middle of the night without warning. A painful contraction of the calf muscle wrenches sleepers out of dreamland and throws them into a Greco-Roman wrestling match with an unseen opponent. The dreaded leg ...
Sleep apnea contribute to dementia in older adults, especially women: Study
A common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder contributes to the development of dementia among adults—particularly women, a Michigan Medicine study suggests.
Oct 31, 2024
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Election fears are keeping Americans awake at night, survey shows
If anxiety over this year's presidential election is keeping you up at night, you're not alone.
Oct 31, 2024
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Winter depression is real and there are many ways to fight back
As winter approaches and daylight hours grow shorter, people prone to seasonal depression can feel it in their bodies and brains.
Oct 30, 2024
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