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Why popular sleep meds don't actually help you get better sleep. They just sedate you, expert says
It's midnight and you're still wide awake.
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Genetics
Researchers identify structure in circadian mRNA that affects the sleep-wake cycle
Circadian rhythms, the internal biological clocks that regulate our daily activities, are essential for maintaining health and well-being. While the role of transcription in these rhythms is well-established, a new study ...
Oct 2, 2023
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Study highlights correlation between symptoms of insomnia and hypertension in women
Getting enough sleep has never been more difficult in today's fast-paced environment. Yet new research from investigators in the Channing Division of Network Medicine of Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of ...
Oct 2, 2023
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Circadian therapy can optimize glymphatic clearance of concussion neurotoxins, accelerating recovery
The glymphatic system is the brain's self-cleaning mechanism. If you haven't heard of the glymphatic system, it's probably because it wasn't discovered until 2012. Since then, there's been a surge of research investigating ...
Mother's stress during pregnancy can impact children's sleep in childhood
Stress at the beginning of human life seems to be strongly associated with poor sleep from childhood to adulthood, with a high probability that the earliest determinants of child sleep disturbance can be found in utero. Several ...
Sep 29, 2023
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Studies show that what you think about before sleep, influences how you sleep
You're lying in bed, trying to fall asleep but the racing thoughts won't stop. Instead, your brain is busy making detailed plans for the next day, replaying embarrassing moments ("why did I say that?"), or producing seemingly ...
Sep 26, 2023
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Study in mice shows how chronic caffeine consumption alters sleep pattern and blood flow
A new study finds that chronic caffeine consumption has surprising effects on sleep patterns and brain blood flow in mice, increasing brain blood flow during sleep.
Sep 25, 2023
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Childhood risk factors for sleep apnea in middle age identified in long-term study
Researchers from the University of Melbourne have been able to track childhood risk factors in developing obstructive sleep apnea later in life, in the first longitudinal study of its kind.
Sep 25, 2023
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Study finds long-term benefit of sleep apnea surgery when CPAP is not the answer
A long-term study of patients who had upper airway surgery has confirmed the benefits for better management of moderate to severe sleep apnea for people who failed to adapt or are not suited to continuous positive pressure ...
Sep 25, 2023
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The role of the locus coeruleus, a 'blue spot' linked to sleep
Researchers at the University of Liège (BE) Institute are using ultra-high field 7 Tesla MRI to provide a better understanding of how sleep is regulated.
Sep 23, 2023
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Midlife insomnia may increase risk for later dementia
Insomnia and short sleep duration in middle age increase the risk for dementia, according to a study published in the September issue of Age and Ageing.
Sep 22, 2023
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Study links obesity and poor sleep
A new study has found people who sleep badly are also more likely to be obese.
Sep 22, 2023
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Mechanisms of phototherapy of Alzheimer's disease during sleep and wakefulness
Photobiomodulation during sleep turns the brain into a washing machine, helping to cleanse its tissues of toxic beta-amyloid and increase resistance to the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
Sep 22, 2023
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Q&A: The importance of sleep regularity
Americans have become increasingly aware of the fact that they just don't get enough sleep. However it turns out that's not the whole story. Duration is important but so is regularity.
Sep 20, 2023
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New parent? Night shift? New analysis suggests the ideal nap strategy to survive all-nighters
New analysis of pilot studies on night shift naps conducted from 2012 to 2018 revealed the ideal snoozing strategy that might help counteract drowsiness and fatigue during a 16-hour overnight duty. The findings can also benefit ...
Sep 15, 2023
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Sexsomnia and sleep eating don't have treatment guidelines
If you have sleep apnea or insomnia, sleep specialists have well-vetted guidelines for the best evidence-based treatments.
Sep 14, 2023
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Researchers develop automated measure of sleep studies to determine severity of obstructive sleep apnea
Mount Sinai researchers have developed a novel, automated measure of analyzing sleep studies to determine the severity and risk of mortality in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, a chronic sleep disorder that affects ...
Sep 12, 2023
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Sleep–wake therapy gives new hope for teens with depression
School systems aren't built for kids who fall asleep and wake up late, the so-called "night owls," which may help explain why this group of teens is more prone to depression.
Sep 11, 2023
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Treatment for dangerous snoring may prevent deaths from heart disease
People suffering with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can reduce their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if they use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine at night, according to research presented at ...
Sep 11, 2023
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'Night owls' more likely than 'early birds' to develop diabetes, finds study
Investigators found evening "chronotype," or going to bed late and waking up late, was associated with a 19% increased risk of diabetes after accounting for lifestyle factors
Sep 11, 2023
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