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·June 21, 2021·3 min read

Sleep Is Essential to Health

Quality sleep is a biological necessity, researchers say. Inadequate sleep, sleep disorders, and sleep disruptions contribute to physical and mental health problems, and can cause public safety issues.

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·June 11, 2021·2 min read

Dreams Reflect Multiple Memories and Anticipate Future Events

53% of dreams can be traced to memories, and of those, 50% are linked to memory sources of multiple previous life events. Additionally, 26% of dreams are associated with impending events. Future-orientated dreams become more prevalent during deeper stages of sleep.

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·June 9, 2021·2 min read

Artificial Intelligence Predicts Brain Age From EEG Signals Recorded During Sleep

A new deep neural network can accurately predict a healthy person's brain age based on EEG data collected from a sleep study.

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·June 9, 2021·2 min read

Persistent Insomnia Symptoms Since Childhood Associated With Mood, Anxiety Disorders

Insomnia experienced in childhood that continues into adulthood is a strong predictor of mood and anxiety disorders, a new study reports. Persistent insomnia from childhood was associated with a 2.8% increased risk of internalizing disorders in adulthood.

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·June 9, 2021·4 min read

Having Trouble Falling Asleep Predicts Cognitive Impairment in Later Life

People who have trouble falling asleep at night are at increased risk of cognitive decline within fourteen years compared to those with other forms of insomnia, a new study reports.

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·August 29, 2020·3 min read

Sleep Restriction Amplifies Anger

People report experiencing greater feelings of anger on days following disrupted sleep.

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·August 29, 2020·4 min read

Atheists Are More Likely to Sleep Better

Atheists and agnostics are less likely to experience sleep problems than those who have religious faith. 73% of atheists and agnostics report getting more than seven hours of nightly sleep, compared to 63% of Catholics and 55% of baptists. Atheists also report experiencing fewer difficulties in falling asleep.

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·June 23, 2020·4 min read

Study links increased exercise with lower sleep apnea risk

Regular exercise reduces the risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea, a new study reports. Adding twenty minutes to a daily walk, and increasing vigorous daily activities by eight minutes significantly lower sleep apnea risk.

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·April 25, 2020·4 min read

3D face photos could be a sleep apnea screening tool

Using 3D imaging and artificial intelligence, researchers discovered the shortest distance between two points on the curved surface of the face predicted, with 89% accuracy, which patients had sleep apnea.

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·November 30, 2018·4 min read

Light Pollution May Cause Insomnia in Older Adults

Researchers report increased light pollution resulting from outdoor artificial light exposure is linked to a higher risk of sleep disorders and prescription of hypnotic drugs in older people.

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·November 12, 2018·4 min read

Poor Diet, Obesity and More Screen Time Linked With Insufficient Sleep in Children

Researchers report insufficient sleep is associated with unhealthy eating patterns, an increased risk of obesity and more screen time in school aged children.