Harm From Blue Light Exposure Increases with Age, Study Finds
Flies exposed to blue light showed damage to their retinal cells and brain neurons. This damage, the researchers found, got worse with age.
Flies exposed to blue light showed damage to their retinal cells and brain neurons. This damage, the researchers found, got worse with age.
The data, presented at SLEEP 2022, provide insight on the impact of off time's contribution to sleep disturbances in Parkinson's disease.
The proposed technology for improving glymphatic function is a wireless, combined electroencephalography/transcranial electrical stimulation headband.
With familial natural short sleep, the brain accomplishes its sleep tasks in a shorter time. Less time spent efficiently sleeping may not equate to a lack of sleep.
Read MoreHigh amplitude mechanical brain pulsations during deep sleep accelerate the clearance of brain waste, researchers from the University of Oulu in Finland found.
Read MoreSleep gives the brain time to learn, store memories and filter out toxic substances. If the sleep-wake cycle is disturbed, you may experience dementia-like symptoms such as trouble focusing, confusion, mental fatigue and irritability.
Read MoreExcessive napping can foreshadow cognitive decline in older adults and sleep may play a significant role in Alzheimer’s development, a recent study found.
Read MoreThe environmental stressor can significantly increase the levels of serotonin 2A neurotransmitter receptors in 6 to 8 hours in animal models.
Read MoreThe combined PSG-EEG study at at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is being conducted in select patients under certain clinical scenarios.
Read MoreRespiration entrains and coordinates neuronal activity in all investigated brain regions by modulating the excitability of these circuits.
Read MorePatrick Fuller discusses what scientists know about sleep and insomnia and what happens to brain health when we don’t get enough sleep.
Read MoreResearchers in Japan have found that a temporary increase in dopamine levels initiate the transition from one sleep state to another.
Read MorePhysical activity levels and sleep correlated with psychological outcomes in MS, according to data presented at the ACTRIMS Forum.
Read MoreScience is closer to developing targeted drug therapies that may reduce sleep disorders common in people with intellectual disabilities.
Read MoreScientists have discovered that odors and sounds presented during sleep can influence brain activity to enhance the learning and memory benefits of sleep.
Read MoreA study examines whether alleviating snoring in people with mild cognitive impairment and with Alzheimer’s influences their cognition.
Read MoreWe have thoughts, visions and feelings while we sleep, experiencing a virtual reality of sorts. But how and why does dreaming happen?
Read MoreNot only are reported sleep concerns highly prevalent in children with epilepsy, but these issues may potentially even get worse with age.
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