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Too much sleep can hurt cognitive performance, especially for those with depression
There might be such a thing as getting too much of a good night’s sleep.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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Scientists exploring how to beat heat for better sleep
Cool showers and less coffee or alcohol: sleep quality is being harmed by hotter temperatures caused by climate change, and scientists say we need to learn how to adapt.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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How obstructive sleep apnea affects memory and brain function
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), commonly associated with cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, also plays a significant but less recognized role in memory decline, according to a new review published in Sleep Medicine Reviews.This article was originally […]
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Common neural underpinnings identified for sleep disturbances
Increased sleep difficulties in patients with obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders (OCSDs), chronic tic disorders (CTDs), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are likely due to disruptions in the cortico-striatal-thalamo-cortical (CSTC) pathway, according to a literature review published in […]
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Sleep apnea during REM sleep linked to memory-related brain changes
Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes lower oxygen levels during sleep, is linked to degeneration of brain regions associated with memory through damage to the brain’s small blood vessels, according to a study published […]
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Q&A: Why sleep might be the best Mother’s Day gift
Instead of flowers or jewelry for Mother’s Day this year, consider giving the moms in your life more sleep.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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What’s a healthy amount of sleep? Research shows it differs from one country to another
Your optimal amount of sleep may depend on where you live, new University of British Columbia research has found. An analysis of sleep data and health outcomes for nearly 5,000 people in 20 countries revealed […]
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Sexual identity stress linked to poor sleep in LGB individuals
Psychologists at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and the University of Brighton analyzed the responses of 300 self-identified LGB individuals, taken from a range of standardized and validated measures which have not previously been focused on […]
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New research maps similarities and differences between insomnia, anxiety, and depression
Insomnia, depression, and anxiety are the most common mental disorders. Treatments are often only moderately effective, with many people experiencing returning symptoms. This is why it is crucial to find new leads for treatments. Notably, […]
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New insight into the neurobiological roots of being a ‘morning person’ or ‘night owl’
Human beings exhibit marked differences in habits, lifestyles and behavioral tendencies. One of these differences, known as chronotype, is the inclination to sleep and wake up early or alternatively to sleep and wake up late.This […]