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Scientists find small regions of the brain can take micro-naps while the rest of the brain is awake and vice versa
Sleep and wake: They're totally distinct states of being that define the boundaries of our daily lives. For years, scientists have measured the difference between these instinctual brain processes by observing brain waves, ...
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Sleep expert explains why some people need multiple alarms to wake up
For many people, the snooze alarm is a vital part of the morning. Once, twice or more, it delays the inevitable start to the day. According to sleep experts, however, it may be more accurate to call that button an enemy.
Jul 15, 2024
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Being a 'night owl' is associated with mental sharpness, study finds
A study investigating the effect of sleep on brain performance has found a link between an individual's preference for morning or evening activity and their brain function, suggesting that self-declared "night owls" generally ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Specialists say there are benefits to couples sleeping separately
Michael Solender and his wife have been together for 42 years. They slept in the same bed for the first 10, taking to separate rooms after that.
Jul 10, 2024
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Older adults with insomnia at greater risk for developing depression, researchers find
One of the hallmarks of aging is difficulty getting to sleep and staying asleep. On average, younger adults may wake up briefly five times a night. But some people over age 60 may wake up as many as 150 times while sleeping.
Jul 10, 2024
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Sleep apnea sufferers more likely to develop heart disease, study finds
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in adults, even those younger than 40, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center found.
Jul 10, 2024
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Researchers investigate roles of orexin in energy metabolism during sleep in humans
Orexin, named after its role in feeding regulation, is a potent endogenous sleep/wake state regulator and is expected to play an essential role in controlling the cross-talk mechanism between sleep/wake and energy metabolism.
Jul 5, 2024
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Acupuncture aids sleep in patients with Parkinson disease
Acupuncture is associated with improved sleep quality in patients with Parkinson disease, according to a study published online June 26 in JAMA Network Open.
Jul 5, 2024
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About 1 in 8 Americans has been diagnosed with chronic insomnia
Millions of Americans struggle to fall or stay asleep, a new survey finds.
Jul 4, 2024
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'Two sleeps' and devotional practices: A look at how people slept in the 17th century
While sleep is a universal human experience, the way we do so has varied greatly across cultures, social classes and even time periods.
Jul 3, 2024
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Study shows new method rivals polysomnography in sleep staging
University of Houston, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering Bhavin R. Sheth and former student Adam Jones, have introduced a groundbreaking approach to sleep stage classification that could replace the ...
Jul 2, 2024
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Blood test can help predict risk of obstructive sleep apnea
Measuring the level of homocysteine—an amino acid—in the blood can help predict a person's risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea, a disorder characterized by recurrent interruptions in breathing due to relaxation ...
Jul 1, 2024
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Is napping good for you? If you do it the right way, researcher says
For a typical American toddler, naps are a much-despised part of the prescribed daily routine. As we age, though, naps become rarer—yet more desirable—with each new stage of life.
Jun 27, 2024
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Tai chi reduces risk of inflammatory disease, treats insomnia among breast cancer survivors
New research led by UCLA Health confirms that both tai chi and cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce insomnia in breast cancer survivors but also may provide additional health benefits by reducing inflammation and bolstering ...
Jun 26, 2024
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Research team refining at-home sleep apnea detection device to help with more efficient diagnosis, treatment
In continuing research, West Virginia University researchers will put a sleep apnea detection device at the fingertips or wrists of patients, facilitating early diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
Jun 25, 2024
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'Sleep tourism' promises the trip of your dreams. Beyond the hype plus five tips for a holiday at home
Imagine arriving at your hotel after a long flight and being greeted by your own personal sleep butler. They present you with a pillow menu and invite you to a sleep meditation session later that day.
Jun 24, 2024
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Why can't I sleep? It could be your sheets or doona
It's winter, so many of us will be bringing out, or buying, winter bedding. But how much of a difference does your bedding make to your thermal comfort? Can a particular textile help you sleep? Is it wool, or other natural ...
Jun 22, 2024
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Study identifies first drug therapy for sleep apnea
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and international collaborators have led a worldwide, advanced study demonstrating the potential of tirzepatide, known to manage type 2 diabetes, as the ...
Jun 21, 2024
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Weight loss surgery cuts risk of heart complications and death in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity
A Cleveland Clinic study shows that bariatric surgery performed in patients with obesity and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a significantly lower risk of death and major adverse cardiovascular ...
Jun 21, 2024
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Fatigue-management training found to improve sleep, safety, well-being for Seattle police
Policing is a profession that features shift work and long hours, both of which can lead to insufficient sleep and fatigue. Because of the unique demands of the job, fatigue raises risks related to decision making, impulse ...
Jun 21, 2024
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