Researchers who uncovered cause of narcolepsy honored
Two researchers who did groundbreaking work on narcolepsy, the neurological disorder that triggers sudden sleep attacks, won a prestigious science award Wednesday.
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Cognitive behavioral therapy may reduce biological aging among older adults with insomnia
In a new study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity, UCLA Health researchers found that older adults who underwent cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia were more likely to experience insomnia remission and a slower ...
Sep 9, 2026
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High anxiety may alter the brain's sleep switch in preteens
Some preteens have no trouble getting a full night's rest. Those experiencing anxiety often lie awake. The reason for both may be related to a pea-sized gland in the middle of their brains.
Sep 9, 2026
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Does thin air slow the mind? New research on skiers' mental reactions
In mogul skiing, a fraction of a second can make all the difference. A momentary lapse in attention, a misjudged turn or a delayed decision can turn a smooth sequence into a mistake or even a disaster.
Sep 9, 2026
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Catching ZZZs: New findings link sleep's brain-resetting role to potential neurodegenerative disease treatments
"Sleep is one of the great mysteries in biology," says Keith Hengen, associate professor of biology in Arts & Sciences.
Sep 9, 2026
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How music helps the stressed brain bounce back
You've had a tough day and want nothing more than to flop on the sofa and listen to some soothing music. After a few minutes, you feel peaceful and calm. Anecdotally, music has long been known to relieve stress, but the scientific ...
Why do I crash at 3pm? The science behind the 'afternoon slump'
You've just finished eating lunch and you're back at your desk, ready to dive into the rest of the day's work. Yet by 3 p.m., you find your eyes starting to droop. Before long, the only thing you can think about is how much ...
Sep 7, 2026
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How deep sleep shapes mental resilience to stressful situations
Most adult sleep is non-rapid eye movement (non-REM) sleep, which is restorative and promotes resilience to stressful conditions. However, the brain mechanisms underlying non-REM sleep's relationship to stress resilience ...
Sep 7, 2026
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In a third of cases, AI chatbots wrongly reassure sleep apnea patients that their symptoms aren't serious
In a third of cases, AI chatbots wrongly reassure sleep apnea patients that their symptoms are not serious, discouraging them from seeking a referral to a specialist, according to research presented at the European Respiratory ...
Sep 6, 2026
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A single workout may help protect memory after a short night's sleep
Modern lifestyles, longer light exposure and constant digital distractions have pushed the world into a global sleep crisis—one that poses a major threat to public health. Sleep loss doesn't just leave us tired and irritable; ...
