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Online course improves sleep quality by 40%
An online course developed by Macquarie University psychologists that has been proven to help even people with long-term insomnia and other health conditions is now available free Australia-wide.
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Please don't tape your mouth at night, whatever TikTok says. A new study shows why this viral trend can be risky
You might have heard of people using tape to literally keep their mouths shut while they sleep. Mouth taping has become a popular trend on social media, with many fans claiming it helps improve sleep and overall health.
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Social media fad of nighttime mouth taping to treat mouth breathing may pose serious risks
An evaluation of 10 previously published studies suggests that a recent fad of taping one's mouth shut while sleeping to prevent mouth breathing may have little benefit and could pose serious asphyxiation risks. Dr. Brian ...
May 21, 2025
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Lack of sleep linked to negative body image in teens
Poor sleep quality is often tied to mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, but new research from the University of Mississippi suggests it may also be related to how teens feel about their appearance.
May 21, 2025
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Medications that suppress REM sleep improve survival in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients
During REM sleep, the body enters a state of paralysis. This can pose a danger for patients with weakened diaphragms due to neuromuscular diseases. Now new research published at the ATS 2025 International Conference has shown ...
May 21, 2025
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Oveporexton shows promise in improving wakefulness in narcolepsy type 1
Research led by Gui de Chauliac Hospital in Montpellier, France, and the University of Bologna in Italy reports that oveporexton improves wakefulness and reduces cataplexy episodes in patients with narcolepsy type 1. Findings ...
Specific personality traits may influence the development of insomnia
A study conducted at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil has examined the influence of personality traits on the development and perpetuation of insomnia and found that there is a direct ...
May 19, 2025
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Snooze alarms disrupt key sleep stages: Most people still use them despite expert advice
Sleep experts recommend against snoozing after a wake-up alarm, but a study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham shows the practice is common, with more than 50% of sleep sessions logged ending in a snooze alarm and ...
May 19, 2025
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Living with anxiety? Regular sleep may be especially important for heart health
A new study links sleep irregularity with early precursors of heart disease in young adults with chronic anxiety. The study findings are published in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative ...
May 19, 2025
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All-cause mortality higher with sleep deprivation in seniors with epilepsy
Older adults with sleep deprivation and epilepsy have an elevated risk for all-cause mortality, according to a study published online April 23 in Healthcare.
May 19, 2025
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Wearable sensor could be used to monitor obstructive sleep apnea treatment response
A wearable pulse oximeter and connected software platform show promise for monitoring obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other sleep-related breathing diseases, according to research presented at the ATS 2025 International ...
May 18, 2025
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Rising temperatures associated with increasing severity of obstructive sleep apnea
Rising temperatures may increase the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a large new study presented at the ATS 2025 International Conference.
May 18, 2025
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Too much sleep can hurt cognitive performance, especially for those with depression
There might be such a thing as getting too much of a good night's sleep.
May 14, 2025
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Scientists exploring how to beat heat for better sleep
Cool showers and less coffee or alcohol: sleep quality is being harmed by hotter temperatures caused by climate change, and scientists say we need to learn how to adapt.
May 13, 2025
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How obstructive sleep apnea affects memory and brain function
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), commonly associated with cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, also plays a significant but less recognized role in memory decline, according to a new review published in Sleep Medicine Reviews.
May 12, 2025
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Common neural underpinnings identified for sleep disturbances
Increased sleep difficulties in patients with obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders (OCSDs), chronic tic disorders (CTDs), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are likely due to disruptions in the cortico-striatal-thalamo-cortical ...
May 12, 2025
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Lack of sleep can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
Even a few nights with insufficient sleep promotes molecular mechanisms linked to a greater risk of heart problems. This has been shown in a new study in which the researchers investigated how sleep deprivation affects biomarkers ...
May 8, 2025
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Natural short sleepers have a genetic mutation, finds new study
Not everyone needs 8 hours of sleep to function properly. Some people can feel well-rested and show no negative effects of sleep deprivation, even after just 4 hours of sleep, which is likely the result of a genetic mutation.
What's a healthy amount of sleep? Research shows it differs from one country to another
Your optimal amount of sleep may depend on where you live, new University of British Columbia research has found. An analysis of sleep data and health outcomes for nearly 5,000 people in 20 countries revealed that the hours ...
May 7, 2025
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Sleep apnea during REM sleep linked to memory-related brain changes
Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes lower oxygen levels during sleep, is linked to degeneration of brain regions associated with memory through damage to the brain's small blood vessels, according to a study ...
May 7, 2025
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Q&A: Why sleep might be the best Mother's Day gift
Instead of flowers or jewelry for Mother's Day this year, consider giving the moms in your life more sleep.
May 7, 2025
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Sexual identity stress linked to poor sleep in LGB individuals
Psychologists at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and the University of Brighton analyzed the responses of 300 self-identified LGB individuals, taken from a range of standardized and validated measures which have not previously ...
May 5, 2025
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New research maps similarities and differences between insomnia, anxiety, and depression
Insomnia, depression, and anxiety are the most common mental disorders. Treatments are often only moderately effective, with many people experiencing returning symptoms. This is why it is crucial to find new leads for treatments. ...
May 2, 2025
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New insight into the neurobiological roots of being a 'morning person' or 'night owl'
Human beings exhibit marked differences in habits, lifestyles and behavioral tendencies. One of these differences, known as chronotype, is the inclination to sleep and wake up early or alternatively to sleep and wake up late.
Sleep disorders and sleep deprivation leave different traces in the brain, study shows
About 20% to 35% of the population suffers from chronic sleep disorders—and up to half of all people in older age. Moreover, almost every teenager or adult has experienced short-term sleep deprivation at some point. There ...
Apr 29, 2025
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Reactivation of specific memories can indirectly strengthen related ones, study finds
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