Age-associated changes in the activity of neurons, a group of brain cells that transmit information, are responsible for disrupted sleep in older mice, according to a study published in Science.
A new study describes the underlying mechanisms that strengthen or create new relational memories during sleep.
Margarita L. Dubocovich, PhD, makes pioneering discoveries into the surprising powers of the hormone melatonin on the mammalian body.
A mattress or pillow that’s too old, or not providing you with the right support, can ruin your sleep. Here’s how to fix that.
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Rising temperatures driven by the climate crisis are cutting the sleep of people across the world, new research has found.
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That feeling of sleepiness after eating is called postprandial somnolence.
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Most people only experience phantom perceptions when they’re asleep. But for people with tinnitus, they hear phantom sounds while they’re awake.
Read MoreResearchers have identified how the brain triages emotions during dream sleep to consolidate the storage of positive emotions while dampening the consolidation of negative ones.
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Excessive daytime napping predicted an increased future risk of Alzheimer’s dementia, and a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s dementia sped up the increase in daytime napping during aging.
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Researchers recently published a study in Stem Cell Reports on how poor sleep can affect the eyes.
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Exercise improves sleep, and together, the two help maintain weight loss in people with obesity, shows a new analysis.
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There is a low or very-low certainty of evidence that supports the use of acupuncture for the treatment of insomnia, according to study findings published in Sleep Medicine.
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Dietitians weigh in on how to prevent middle-of-the-night hunger pains.
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Researchers have found that people with coronary heart disease who experience insomnia two to 36 months after a cardiac event have an increased risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event.
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The results of the study may help in the understanding not only of brain clearance but also the mechanisms behind brain and memory diseases.
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New research shows limiting electric light exposure —especially at night—can have a positive effect on biological rhythms and metabolic health.
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A recent review found that periodontitis is associated with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
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Among patients with minor ischemic stroke, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has a significant negative effect on comprehension and perception, according to study findings published recently in Sleep and Breathing.
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