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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 ...
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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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Wake-up call: Urgent action needed to tackle Australia's sleep health issues
Australia is facing a silent public health crisis—and it's happening while we sleep.
Apr 29, 2025
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Sleep's dual role: How it consolidates memories while preparing the brain for new learning
Memory formation, storage, and retrieval are fundamental processes that define who we are and how we interact with the world. At the cellular level, these processes rely on specialized neurons called engram cells—neuronal ...
Apr 28, 2025
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Recommendations on wearable sleep trackers aim to empower consumers and clinicians, and foster industry partnership
Millions worldwide who turn to wearable devices for sleep insights are set to benefit from recommendations on the use of wearable consumer health trackers (CHTs) for sleep measurement released by the World Sleep Society. ...
Apr 25, 2025
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Gamified sleep-tracking app improves sleep and reduces body mass index in some users
In recent years, mobile applications designed to monitor health-related behaviors have gained popularity, with several incorporating game-like features to boost user engagement and effectiveness. This study investigated the ...
Apr 23, 2025
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Adolescents who sleep longer can perform better at cognitive tasks
Adolescents who sleep for longer—and from an earlier bedtime—than their peers tend to have improved brain function and perform better at cognitive tests, researchers from the UK and China have shown.
Apr 22, 2025
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Tired teens more prone to injury, research suggests
It's common knowledge teens need a good night's sleep to function well. But recent Brock University-led international research has raised the stakes on what could happen if their slumber is inadequate. The findings are published ...
Apr 22, 2025
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Healthy sleep patterns decrease the risk of being hospitalized for infections, study finds
Sleep is an essential biological process known to contribute to both mental and physical health. In addition to supporting memory processes and learning, boosting concentration, facilitating the body's recovery, and promoting ...

Insomnia and sleep medication use connected to disability in older adults
Insomnia is a significant health and quality of life concern for older adults, with up to half of all adults over the age of 65 experiencing insomnia symptoms. In a new study, researchers in the Penn State College of Health ...
Apr 17, 2025
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Exercise before bed is linked with disrupted sleep
Exercise too close to bedtime may affect sleep duration, timing and quality, new research led by Monash University has found. More strenuous workouts closer to bedtime coincided with greater disruptions to sleep and nighttime ...
Apr 16, 2025
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Research reveals patient attitudes toward devices like smartwatches
Last year, two popular smartwatches—the Samsung Galaxy Watch and Apple Watch—received Food and Drug Administration approval for features that can potentially alert the wearer that they may have sleep apnea.
Apr 16, 2025
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Is your teen sleep-deprived? These expert bedtime tips could help
Navigating bedtime with a teenager is, in many homes, a nightly battle with a constant refrain: Get off your phone! Go to bed!
Apr 16, 2025
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Sleep training is no longer just for babies. Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep
The topic of a new course at Mansfield Senior High School is one that teenagers across the country are having trouble with: How to Get to Sleep.
Apr 16, 2025
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Sleep apnea research links gut health to new treatment possibilities
A new scientific review from researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine highlights emerging connections between gut health and sleep apnea, pointing to potential new therapeutic approaches for ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Stress, depression factor into link between insomnia, heavy drinking
Insomnia and hazardous drinking are so closely intertwined that estimates suggest at least one-third, and as many as 91%, of people who have a hard time with sleep also misuse alcohol.
Apr 14, 2025
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Rise and shine: Natural light lessens morning fatigue, study finds
Sleep is a necessary part of people's daily routine, but modern lifestyles and technology have ushered in an era of decreased rest time and subsequent fatigue. Further, the bedroom environment, such as light, sound, and temperature, ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Sleep matters: Duration, timing, quality and more may affect cardiovascular disease risk
Healthy sleep includes multiple components, such as number of hours of sleep per night, how long it takes to fall asleep, daytime functioning and self-reported sleep satisfaction, and addressing these different dimensions ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Beyond jet lag: Study unveils extent of travel-related sleep disruption from 1.5 million nights of data
A collaborative study conducted by researchers at the Center for Sleep and Cognition at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine) and ŌURA found that while sleep duration recovers quickly, sleep timing and sleep ...
Apr 9, 2025
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Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on our sleep: Screens alone aren't the main culprit
"Avoid screens before bed" is one of the most common pieces of sleep advice. But what if the real problem isn't screen time—it's the way we use social media at night?
Apr 8, 2025
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Excessive screen time tied to sleep disruptions and depression in teen girls
Excessive screen time among adolescents negatively impacts multiple aspects of sleep, which in turn increases the risk of depressive symptoms—particularly among girls. That is the conclusion of a new study in PLOS Global ...
Apr 2, 2025
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Multitasking exercise found to enhance objective sleep quality in older women
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have discovered that the so-called "multi-task exercise," which combines cognitive activity with physical movement, enhances sleep quality in older women by activating the prefrontal ...
Apr 1, 2025
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One hour's screen use after going to bed increases your risk of insomnia by 59%, scientists find
Scientists have found another reason to put the phone down: a survey of 45,202 young adults in Norway has discovered that using a screen in bed drives up your risk of insomnia by 59% and cuts your sleep time by 24 minutes. ...
Mar 31, 2025
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