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·January 4, 2018·3 min read

People Who Sleep Less Than 8 Hours a Night More Likely to Suffer Anxiety and Depression

Binghampton University researchers report sleeping less than 8 hours a night can result in negative, repetitive thoughts associated with anxiety and depression.

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·January 2, 2018·1 min read

Scheduled Feeding Improves Neurodegenerative Symptoms: Mouse Study

A study to be published in eNeuro reports scheduled feeding times improved motor activity, sleep quality and quality of life in mouse models of Huntington's disease.

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·December 28, 2017·5 min read

Cancer Overrides the Circadian Clock to Survive

A new study reports misfolded proteins can cause circadian rhythm disruptions which contribute to cancerous tumor growth.

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·December 16, 2017·6 min read

After 12 Years of Searching for Cause of Bipolar Disorder, Researchers Conclude it Has Many

Following a 12 year long study, researchers have identified seven phenoclasses that can help doctors to diagnose and track the progression of bipolar disorder in patients.

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·December 12, 2017·3 min read

Time of Day Affects Severity of Autoimmune Disease

Researchers shed light on how the circadian rhythm and time of day impact immune response in autoimmune diseases. The findings could help in the development of new treatments to tackle a range of autoimmune disorders.

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·December 11, 2017·2 min read

Twitter Can Reveal Our Shared Mood

Bristol University researchers reveal strong circadian patterns for both negative and positive moods shared between Twitter users' Tweets.

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·November 15, 2017·2 min read

How Emotions Influence Our Internal Clock

A new study sheds light on human perception. Researchers report our mental time processing system is able to flexibly adapt to predictive time patterns.

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·November 12, 2017·2 min read

Studying Sleep’s Profound and Extensive Effects on Brain Function

Studies presented at Neuroscience 2017 shed new light on how the brain consolidates memories and the neurological effects of poor sleep.

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·November 4, 2017·3 min read

Removing Digital Devices From Bedroom Improves Sleep For Kids and Teens

A new study recommends different strategies, including removing digital devices before bedtime and embarking on calming activities to encourage healthy sleep in children and teens.

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·November 3, 2017·2 min read

‘Morning Larks’ Have Weaker Sleep Spindles during Night Than ‘Night Owls’

Early risers have significantly weaker sleep spindle activity than those who prefer to stay up late at night, a new study reveals.

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·October 11, 2017·5 min read

Lack of CLOCK Protein Appears Key in Severe Epilepsy Forms

A protein associated with circadian rhythm appears to play a significant role in some forms of epilepsy, researchers say.

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·October 6, 2017·3 min read

From Tanning to Smoking: More Traits Associated With Our Neanderthal DNA

Our moods, sleeping patterns, smoking status and how easily we tan may be traced back to our Neanderthal DNA, Max Planck Institute researchers report.