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What one sleepless night does to brain connections and why sleep may reset them
A night without sleep produced increased markers of connections between brain cells, showing that sleep in humans may be important for restoring cellular balance in the brain, according to a study published in PLOS Biology ...
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Mouse model reveals key inflammatory mechanism behind sleep apnea-related metabolic disease
Researchers at Marshall University have identified a potential immune mechanism contributing to metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), offering new insight into how chronic ...
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Coordinated brainstem slow waves may determine when it's time for REM sleep
Sleep is one of the most widely studied states of consciousness, known to play a role in physical recovery, the processing of memories and the regulation of immune functions. During sleep, the brain transitions between light ...
Could nighttime light affect brain health? Researchers investigate Alzheimer's links
A growing body of research suggests that sleep may be more than a symptom of Alzheimer's disease—it may also play a role in how the disease develops and progresses. Now, new research from the University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown ...
Jun 22, 2026
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These tiny genetic fragments may be critical for telling a brain when to rest
The altered presence of tiny fragments of neuronal genes, called microexons, causes hyperarousal in zebrafish. This is the main conclusion of an international study led by Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) and the Center for ...
Jun 19, 2026
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How sleep and AQP4 gene variants may jointly shape early Alzheimer's brain changes
New research from Edith Cowan University has discovered an important link between genes and sleep habits, suggesting they work together to influence early brain and cognitive changes associated with Alzheimer's disease long ...
Jun 18, 2026
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Menopausal women taking hormones more likely to have overall healthier lifestyles
Menopause is associated with a number of adverse health effects, some of which can be mitigated by an array of modifiable health behaviors (MHBs), including diet, exercise and sleep duration. A new study sought to determine ...
Jun 18, 2026
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Infant sleep movements reveal 60-minute cycles of inactivity that lengthen through first year
Infants' activity while sleeping is rhythmic, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. The findings provide crucial insight into sleep cycles of infants in the first year of life. In the largest study of its ...
Jun 17, 2026
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Screen time, BMI, and mental health may be linked to sleep quality in Chinese adolescents
A teen's mental health, as well as their body mass index (BMI) and screen time, is significantly associated with sleep quality, according to a new paper published in PLOS One by Jianying Li of Shanxi University in China and ...
Jun 17, 2026
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Harnessing the body's internal clock to improve stroke recovery
A new study from scientists at the University of Rochester Medicine suggests that reinforcing the body's natural daily rhythms to improve sleep could help the brain recover after a stroke, pointing to a potential new strategy ...
Jun 15, 2026
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How vibrations induced by snoring may contribute to sleep apnea
Snoring is not just a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea—it may also contribute to the disease. Researchers at Umeå University show that the vibrations affect how muscle cells produce and manage energy. This, in turn, may ...
Jun 15, 2026
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Women report poor sleep despite a good night's rest, while men overestimate their own sleep quality
Disturbed sleep is a common problem—and one that has many serious consequences beyond feeling tired the next day. Research has linked insomnia and poor sleep to early mortality and diseases including diabetes and cardiovascular ...
Jun 15, 2026
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Long naps may increase the risk of chronic liver disease in people with diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes who nap longer than 30 minutes every day, regardless of their sleep patterns at night, increase their risk of developing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), according ...
Jun 15, 2026
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Worried about your child's sleep? Keep screens out of bedrooms and limit iPads before bed
Sleep can be one of the trickiest things for families with little kids. It's not just important for parental sanity or a child's grumpiness the next day.
Jun 15, 2026
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Why some newborn flies sleep instead of eat: Gut blockage offers clues to brain-gut signals
The gut does much more than just digest food. Researchers at the University of Basel have discovered a surprising link between gut function, feeding and sleep in fruit flies. Their study adds to growing evidence that the ...
Jun 14, 2026
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Sleepy mice forget who they have met, but an asthma drug brings it all back
Anyone who has had a bad night knows that they can feel "foggy" the next day. This fogginess may extend to our memory: remembering where we went, who we met or what happened during the encounter. Neuroscientist Robbert Havekes ...
Jun 11, 2026
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Socioeconomic factors may leave more lasting imprint on children's brains than IQ or parenting style
Our brains make us who we are. But what makes our brains? Which of the myriad experiences and characteristics that define a child's life and identity—from screen time to sleep to illness—leave imprints in the folds of that ...
Jun 11, 2026
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Using cannabis for sleep isn't harmless. A neurologist explains how it can trap people in a cycle of dependency
For millions of people, cannabis has become the unofficial prescription for lost sleep. But what feels like a solution may be quietly making the problem worse.
Jun 11, 2026
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Sleep and exercise may curb heart risk from mutant white blood cells
Healthy sleep and regular exercise can work to counteract genetic mutations in white blood cells that are associated with cardiovascular disease and are most common among older people, Mount Sinai researchers have found. ...
Jun 10, 2026
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Sleepy days and restless nights are a dangerous combination for blood pressure
A new study from Penn State College of Medicine, to be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting, found that excessive daytime sleepiness is associated with higher odds of both prevalent and incident hypertension, and taking ...
Jun 10, 2026
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Biological aging clocks offer insights, not diagnostics
The Journal of Medical Internet Research released a feature story on the accuracy and utility of consumer wearables that estimate so-called biological age in its News and Perspectives section. In "Sorting Science From Marketing ...
Jun 10, 2026
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Sleep gets price tag in new survey of 455 US adults
A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting found that people place different financial values on sleep, with those differences linked to factors such as age, income and existing attitudes about sleep.
Jun 10, 2026
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Expecting poor sleep is associated with worse postpartum sleep quality
A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting found that pregnant women's expectations about postpartum sleep predicted their actual sleep quality after delivery, outweighing prior sleep and psychiatric history.
Jun 10, 2026
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More steps are linked to more healthful rest for college students, research shows
University students who aren't always enthused about walking across campus for class can take heart in new research that suggests lots of daily steps translate to improved mental health and better sleep.
Jun 9, 2026
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Can stimulating the sense of smell be beneficial for the brain?
Can a simple scent released while you sleep improve your sense of smell, your memory or even the quality of your sleep? New research explores the benefits of passive olfactory stimulation.
Jun 9, 2026
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