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Researcher offers advice for those with trouble sleeping
Sleep problems have become a widespread issue. In a new popular science book and in an interview with ETH News,... Read more -
A new clock to structure sleep: Study shows brain stem region involved in organization of sleep
Researchers at the University of Lausanne have identified a novel role for the brain's "locus coeruleus" in sleep and its... Read more -
New insights into sleep uncover mechanisms with broad implications for boosting brainpower
While it's well known that sleep enhances cognitive performance, the underlying neural mechanisms, particularly those related to nonrapid eye movement... Read more -
Researchers link snoring to behavioral problems in adolescents without declines in cognition
Adolescents who snore frequently were more likely to exhibit behavior problems such as inattention, rule-breaking, and aggression, but they do... Read more -
Bidirectional association seen for sleep disorders, chronic kidney disease
There are bidirectional associations for sleep disorders with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a review published in the November... Read more -
Females sleep less and awaken more frequently than males, which may have broad implications for medical research
Females sleep less, wake up more often and get less restorative sleep than males, according to a new animal study... Read more -
New research provides fresh, large-scale look at who's coming up short on sleep
Most adults in the U.S. get less sleep than recommended across the board, and some racial and ethnic groups fare... Read more -
Controlled experiment investigates how jet lag can disrupt metabolism
A new study from the University of Surrey and the University of Aberdeen has found that disruptions to our body... Read more -
Brain injury rehabilitation study reveals neural mechanisms of sleep-dependent motor learning
New research published by scientists at Kessler Foundation provides critical insights into the role of sleep in motor learning for... Read more -
New guideline provides treatment recommendations for restless legs syndrome
A new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides updated recommendations for the treatment of... Read more -
Daily exposure to intense cold can improve sleep quality
Daily full-body cryostimulation—exposure to extreme cold—improves sleep quality and mood in healthy young men and women, according to new research... Read more -
Mouth-taping to treat sleep apnea: Here are the risks
An unhealthy diet and an indolent life are well known causes of heart disease and stroke. But sleep apnea—where people... Read more -
Research shows non-hallucinogenic marijuana constituent increases sleep in rats
Research by scientists at the University of Sydney has identified a constituent in the cannabis plant that improves sleep. Their... Read more -
Consistent bedtime linked with better child emotion and behavior regulation
Sleep can affect a child's attitude and behavior, as many parents can attest, but a consistent bedtime may be more... Read more -
Mental fatigue leads to loss of self-control by putting brain areas to sleep, finds study
Prolonged mental fatigue can wear down brain areas crucial for an individual's ability to self-control, and can cause people to... Read more
