ADHD Stimulants Act on Wakefulness, Reward Centers, Not Attention Networks
New research finds the drugs can also mask the effects of sleep deprivation, prompting calls for clinicians to consider sleep health in ADHD evaluations.
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Experience Buffers Financial Analysts from Sleep-Related Performance Drops
A study focusing on financial markets finds that sleep disruptions following spring daylight saving time clock shifts do not negatively affect the forecast quality of the average professional analyst but significantly reduce the accuracy of novice forecasters.
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What Does the Sleeping Brain Do in the ICU? (Editor’s Message)
The field of sleep medicine can improve ICU patients' outcomes during their hospital stays and even after discharge. But first, we need progress on at least three key fronts.
The True Price of ‘Free’ Apps: Sleep, Focus, and Time
A study by researchers at Linköping University and RISE reveals the hidden costs of seemingly free mobile applications, extending far beyond data privacy concerns.
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Is a Remote Night Nanny the Solution to Your Sleep Deprivation?
A new virtual service designed to relieve sleep-deprived parents provides overnight support from trained pediatric nurses and infant care specialists.
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Researchers Shed Light on Mechanism Behind Sleep Homeostasis
Researchers have identified that synaptic strength regulates sleep quantity and quality, revealing a key mechanism behind sleep homeostasis.
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Sleep Tops New Parents’ Mental Health Needs, Owlet Survey Reveals
A survey conducted by Owlet brings attention to the public health issue of parental mental health and the challenges of sleep deprivation, stress, and anxiety.
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No-Sleep Challenge: The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation
Some social media users have taken tiredness to the extreme, however, by taking part in what they call a “no-sleep challenge.”
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Sleep, Health, and Longevity Take Center Stage at Global Sleep Symposium
During the symposium, a regenerative medicine specialist discussed how optimizing sleep can...
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Weekend Catch-Up Sleep May Slash Heart Disease Risk
Participants who got the most compensatory sleep on weekends were 19% less likely to develop heart disease compared to those with the least.
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Towing Vessel Pilot Asleep When Hit Louisiana Pier
An investigation revealed that the pilot of the John 3:16 had fallen asleep during the September 2023 pier collision.
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How the Brain Triggers Longer and Deeper Sleep After an All-Nighter
Inhibitory neurons in the cerebral cortex induce sleep according to the intensity of sleepiness.
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Army Researchers Explore Electrical Stimulation to Enhance Sleep for Warfighters
Researchers are investigating the use of gentle electrical pulses to stimulate restorative brainwaves, with findings showing improved alertness and cognitive performance in sleep-deprived soldiers.
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Surviving the Olympiczzzzz: How Fans Can Best Cope with Sleep Deprivation During Major Overseas Events
Watching the Olympics may lead to sleep deprivation due to late nights and early mornings, but strategies like “banking sleep,” managing light exposure, and mindful caffeine and nap usage can help minimize its impact.
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Improving ADD Management Through Quality Sleep
Stanford Owen, MD, emphasizes the importance of sleep in managing ADD symptoms and offers strategies for enhancing sleep quality.
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Can ED and Asthma Drugs Recover Memories Lost to Sleep Deprivation?
Researchers used FDA-approved drugs for erectile dysfunction and asthma to restore memories in mice.
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‘Sleep Tourism’ Promises the Trip of Your Dreams. Beyond the Hype Plus 5 Tips for a Holiday at Home
“Sleep tourism” is emerging as a global trend, with hotels offering luxurious retreats focused on improving sleep quality.
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Survey Reveals Rampant Lack of Sleep Among Full-Time Workers
Workers attribute insufficient sleep to family responsibilities, workplace stress, and household chores.
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