Neuroscience
Does stroke risk linked to sleep apnea vary by race?
The risk of stroke tied to sleep apnea may vary for Black people and white people, according to a study published in Neurology.
Mar 6, 2024
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News tagged with sleep pressure
Sleep disorders
Researchers explore the science of sleep
In a world first, Australian sleep experts were given just eight weeks to develop and run a sleep treatment program that diagnosed and treated more than 30 volunteers and achieved a success rate greater than 80%
Mar 5, 2024
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Neuroscience
Sleep apnea symptoms linked to memory and thinking problems
People who experience sleep apnea may be more likely to also have memory or thinking problems, according to a preliminary study that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 76th Annual Meeting taking place ...
Mar 3, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Better sleep is a protective factor against dementia
Dementia is a progressive loss of cognitive abilities, such as memory, that is significant enough to have an impact on a person's daily activities.
Mar 1, 2024
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Sleep disorders
Insulin resistance in shift workers not affected by melatonin treatment, finds study
Melatonin treatment does not affect the insulin resistance or the glucose tolerance of night shift workers, according to a new study from the University of Surrey and the University Medical Centre Hamburg. Melatonin treatment ...
Feb 19, 2024
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Cardiology
Video: What is vascular dementia?
An estimated 55 million people are believed to be living with dementia, according to the World Health Organization. Vascular diseases contribute to approximately 25% of all diagnoses.
Feb 8, 2024
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Neuroscience
Study finds that microglia could regulate sleep via the modulation of norepinephrine transmission
Sleep is known to play a key role in facilitating various physiological processes, while also contributing to the healthy functioning of the brain. Lack of sleep and poor sleep quality have been linked to various chronic ...
Health
Survey finds most don't know the numbers that help predict heart disease
Keeping track of blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels can help identify risk factors for heart disease. However, a national survey by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that while many adults ...
Feb 7, 2024
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Health
Keep it steady: The importance of maintaining healthy blood pressure
If you are waiting for symptoms to pop up as a warning for high blood pressure, think again. Dr. Vijay Nambi, cardiologist and professor of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, says it's called the silent killer for a ...
Feb 7, 2024
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Sleep disorders
Women's blood lipid metabolism found to be better at countering effects of sleep apnea
Sleep apnea, which involves recurring, temporary interruptions of breathing during sleep, can disturb regulation of blood lipid levels, a key factor in the development of cardiovascular disease. A University of Ottawa research ...
Feb 5, 2024
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