For people with a certain sleep disorder, a simple blood test could help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms appear, a new study indicates.
Mar 11, 2025
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For the first time, researchers have been able to observe how the pupils react during sleep over a period of several hours. A look under the eyelids showed them that more happens in the brain during sleep than was previously ...
Mar 5, 2025
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A study led by University of Warwick Professor Jianfeng Feng has found that regularly sleeping too little is associated with depression and brain loss in emotion areas, while sleeping too long is associated with cognitive ...
Mar 4, 2025
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Several studies in the past decade have revealed that up to a quarter of unresponsive patients with recent brain injuries may possess a degree of consciousness that's normally hidden from their families and physicians.
Mar 3, 2025
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A pair of anthropologists with the University of Toronto Mississauga, in Canada, reports that, contrary to the belief of many that people in industrialized societies suffer from lack of sleep on a regular basis, the opposite ...
Researchers have developed comfortable, washable "smart pajamas" that can monitor sleep disorders such as sleep apnea at home, without the need for sticky patches, cumbersome equipment or a visit to a specialist sleep clinic.
Feb 18, 2025
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Some people wake up vividly recalling their dreams from the night, and can tell precise stories experienced during the night, while others struggle to remember even a single detail. Why does this happen? A new study, conducted ...
Feb 18, 2025
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Alcohol use disorder, which affects over 10% of Americans, can lead to persistent and serious insomnia. Difficulties falling asleep and staying asleep can last even after months of sobriety, increasing the risk of relapse. ...
Feb 6, 2025
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It's no secret that a good night's sleep plays a vital role in mental and physical health and well-being. The way you feel during your waking hours depends greatly on how you are sleeping, say sleep experts.
Feb 3, 2025
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Researchers from University of Tsukuba have identified significant discrepancies between subjective and objective assessments of sleep.
Jan 17, 2025
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