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UrduRough night of sleep? Relying on caffeine to get you through the day isn’t always the answer, says a new study from Michigan State University. Researchers from MSU’s Sleep and Learning Lab, led by psychology associate professor Kimberly Fenn, assessed…
Tag: SLEEP/SLEEP DISORDERS
Low blood flow in the brain may be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease
Patients who suffer from REM sleep behaviour disorder have altered blood flow in the brain, which can lead to a lack of oxygen in the brain tissue.
Low blood flow in the brain may be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease
Patients who suffer from REM sleep behaviour disorder have altered blood flow in the brain, which can lead to a lack of oxygen in the brain tissue. In the long term, this may cause symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
AI spots neurons better than human experts
Deep learning-based algorithm can potentially improve diagnosis of eye and brain diseases
Virtual SLEEP 2021 meeting brings international research to you
Get a front row seat to the premier sleep research event June 10-13
Pandemic Poses Health Risk to Moms of Preschoolers
Lockdown Dramatically Increased Stress Levels, Sleep Loss
Pandemic worsened older adults’ mental health & sleep; others show long-term resilience
Nearly 1 in 3 express reservations about seeking help if they need it, suggesting need for more screening and reducing stigma on seeking care
Circadian rhythm research could turn early birds into night owls
Understanding the complex network of genes controlling sleep cycles in people, animals, plants can lead to advances in human health, crop production
Self-reported daytime sleepiness is associated with telomere shortening
Shorter telomere length was found in people without sleep apnea
TBI: A new roadmap for advancing personalized treatment solutions
First of six publications reports on new tool to identify patient subgroups that enable personalized care
Sapped: Exploring potential connections between devitalizing anemia and insomnia
Study reveals that iron-deficiency anemia is significantly associated with the likelihood of insomnia developing in adults
A good night’s sleep could do wonders for your sex life
The importance of getting a good night’s sleep cannot be overstated. Lack of sleep can lead to a number of health problems and affect a woman’s overall quality of life.
Shift-work causes negative impacts on health, affects men and women differently
Shift-work and irregular work schedules can cause several health-related issues and affect our defence against infection, according to new research from the University of Waterloo.
Does listening to calming music at bedtime actually help you sleep?
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society research summary
Unraveling the mysteries of sleep disorders in multiple system atrophy
New study shows that in multiple system atrophy, sleep disorders are a common but scarcely studied symptom associated with disease severity
Telemedicine improves access to high-quality sleep care
COVID-19 has revealed that the sleep medicine specialty is well-equipped to provide care remotely
Dramatic increases seen in rates of insomnia, sleep apnea among US military
SAN ANTONIO (March 31, 2021) — Insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea have increased dramatically among active-duty military members over a 14-year period, 2005 through 2019. Insomnia increased 45-fold and sleep apnea went up more than 30-fold, according to a study…
Temple researchers to explore racial disparities in lung function with CHEST Fndn. grant
(Philadelphia, PA) – Lung disease is the third-leading cause of death in the United States. Much of this burden is disproportionately spread across populations of non-Hispanic whites, particularly African Americans who smoke. Researchers at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine…
Healthy sleep may rely on long-overlooked brain cells
Cells called astrocytes can independently promote longer or deeper sleep in mice, a new study shows
Night owls with gestational diabetes may face higher risk of pregnancy complications
Mothers who prefer evening activity also more likely to give birth to newborns requiring neonatal intensive care
Sleep disturbances may contribute to weight gain in menopause
Study suggests addressing sleep problems could help women avoid middle age weight gain
Transcendental Meditation effective in reducing PTSD, sleep problems, depression symptoms
Veterans with PTSD who practiced the Transcendental Meditation technique showed significant reductions in PTSD symptom severity, according to a new study published today in Journal of Traumatic Stress . Fifty percent of the meditating veterans no longer met criteria for…
American Academy of Sleep Medicine announces 2021 award recipients
DARIEN, IL – Four members of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine have been selected as 2021 AASM awards recipients for their contributions to the field of sleep medicine. This year’s award winners will be recognized during the plenary session…
Sleep Research Society announces 2021 award recipients
The Sleep Research Society (SRS) has selected four sleep and circadian scientists as recipients of the 2021 Sleep Research Society awards, which recognize excellence in sleep and circadian research. This year’s award winners will be recognized during the plenary session…
Sleep troubles may complicate the grieving process
Those who have persistent trouble sleeping may have an especially difficult grieving process after the death of a loved one, a new study co-authored by a University of Arizona researcher finds. Most people who lose a close friend or family…
An unusual creature is coming out of winter’s slumber. Here’s why scientists are excited.
Duke Lemur Center recreates the seasonal swings of native habitat, helping to unlock the secrets of hibernation.
Study suggests role of sleep in healing traumatic brain injuries
Technique developed at OHSU measures brain’s waste-clearance system through MRIs
Where am I going? Just ask your subiculum
Osaka City University discovers that in the brain, the subiculum helps route navigation-associated information received from the hippocampus to downstream areas
New brain sensor offers Alzheimer’s answers
Scientists at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have developed a tool to monitor communications within the brain in a way never before possible, and it has already offered an explanation for why Alzheimer’s drugs have limited effectiveness and…
Shimmer Launches Pulse+ the First Line Extension for its Verisense® Wearable Sensing
Shimmer’s Verisense platform can now measure clinical trial participants’ heart rate, oxygen saturation and emotional responses in addition to their activity and sleep levels
Study: Treatable sleep disorder common in people with thinking and memory problems
MINNEAPOLIS – Obstructive sleep apnea is when breathing is repeatedly interrupted during sleep. Research has shown people with this sleep disorder have an increased risk of developing cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease. Yet, it is treatable. A preliminary study released…
A sleep disorder associated with shift work may affect gene function
Going on holiday has a restorative effect on changes in DNA
Sleep is vital to associating emotion with memory, according to U-M study
When you slip into sleep, it’s easy to imagine that your brain shuts down, but University of Michigan research suggests that groups of neurons activated during prior learning keep humming, tattooing memories into your brain. U-M researchers have been studying…
Study finds real-time dialogue with a dreaming person is possible
Dreams take us to what feels like a different reality. They also happen while we’re fast asleep.
High-risk gene for neurodevelopmental disorders linked to sleep problems in flies
Findings may explain how brain dysfunction gives rise to sleep disruptions in children with neurodevelopmental disorders, say Penn Medicine researchers
You snooze, you lose – with some sleep trackers
Wearable sleep tracking devices – from Fitbit to Apple Watch to never-heard-of brands stashed away in the electronics clearance bin – have infiltrated the market at a rapid pace in recent years. And like any consumer products, not all sleep…
CPAP treatment increases physical activity in adults with sleep apnea, heart disease
DARIEN, IL – A new study found that treating obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP therapy increased self-reported physical activity in adults with a history of heart disease. During a mean follow-up period of 3.7 years, the group treated with CPAP…
Genetic study of Lewy body dementia supports ties to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases
NIH-led study locates five genes that may play a critical role in Lewy body dementia
Nightly sleep of five hours, less, may increase risk of dementia, death among older adults
Sleep and health are inextricably connected.
Sleep keeps teens on track for good mental health
As families settle back into a new school year, sleep experts at the University of South Australia are reminding parents about the importance of teenagers getting enough sleep, cautioning them that insufficient sleep can negatively affect their mental health. In…
The science of siestas: New research reveals the genetic basis for daytime napping
Researchers identified three distinct mechanisms that promote napping and found that many napping-related genes also regulate other aspects of sleep
‘Sleep hygiene’ should be integrated into epilepsy diagnosis and management – study
Children with epilepsy sleep poorly compared to healthy children, and are more likely to experience disruptions such as night terrors, sleep walking or sleep disordered breathing, according to a new study. A team at the University of Birmingham’s Centre for…
Higher blood pressure at night than in daytime may increase Alzheimer’s disease risk
Higher blood pressure at night than in daytime may be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease in older men. This is suggested by a new study from researchers at Uppsala University, now published in the journal Hypertension . ‘Dementia’ is…
Sleep studies in children with sleep disordered breathing could influence treatment
Surgery is not always the answer for snoring children
New report explores effect of coffee through our daily sleep and wake cycles
The Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC) published a new report today, titled ‘Coffee and sleep in everyday lives’, authored by Professor Renata Riha, from the Department of Sleep Medicine at the University of Edinburgh.
Sleep deprivation may exacerbate frailty’s effects on mental health in older adults
Previous studies have linked sleep deprivation and frailty with depression. A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society that examined their combined effect suggests that short sleep intensifies the impacts of frailty on depressive symptoms. Among…
Troubles paying rent or being forced to move linked to lower levels of sleep
Study is first to analyze relationship between housing insecurity and sleep outcomes
Sleep disorders: Patients often underestimate their total sleep time
Misperceptions most prevalent in insomnia patients
Secrets of traumatic stress hidden in the brain are exposed
Effects of an allostatic closed-loop neurotechnology (HIRREM) on brain functional connectivity laterality in military-relatedtraumatic stress
Melatonin produced in the lungs prevents infection by novel coronavirus
The hormone acts as a barrier against SARS-CoV-2, blocking the expression of genes that encode proteins in cells serving as viral entry points, according to a study by researchers at the University of São Paulo