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Researchers Identify Five Types of Insomnia

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 8, 2019

Researchers have identified five different subtypes of the sleep disorder insomnia, including difficulty falling asleep and early morning awakening. The study reports insomnia subtypes may be identified by examining personality traits of sufferers. ... Read More...

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Unraveling the Link Between Obesity and Sleep

Neuroscience NewsDecember 17, 2018

Study reports losing just one night of sleep can increase cravings for junk foods. ... Read More...

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Cannabis Withdrawal Eased For Dependent Users

Neuroscience NewsDecember 7, 2018

Researchers report a new drug can help to reduce symptoms of cannabis withdrawal for those with cannabis use disorder. ... Read More...

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Light Pollution May Cause Insomnia in Older Adults

Neuroscience NewsNovember 30, 2018

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.... Read More...

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Surgical Menopause Leads to Increased Sleep Issues

Neuroscience NewsNovember 14, 2018

Insomnia and other sleep disorders are worse for women who undergo surgical menopause rather than natural menopause, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Disrupted Circadian Rhythms May Drive Anxiety and Exacerbate Brain Disorders

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

Researchers report sleep disruptions may not only be a symptom of neurological diseases, circadian rhythm disruptions may drive the brain pathology that contributes to anxiety, dementias and other disorders. ... Read More...

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Novel Antidepressants May Improve Sleep for Those With Depression

Neuroscience NewsOctober 18, 2018

According to researchers, a small cohort of MDD patients had significant improvements in sleep quality and reduced daytime sleepiness following treatment with the antidepressant Vortioxetine.... Read More...

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Out Like a Light”: Brain’s Sleep Switch Identified

Neuroscience NewsOctober 8, 2018

Researchers have identified a set of neurons, located in a region of the hypothalamus, that may be the switch that turns the brain off, allowing for sleep. The neurons are also tied to body temperature regulation.... Read More...

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Insufficient Sleep Associated with Risky Teen Behavior

Neuroscience NewsOctober 1, 2018

A new study reports teens who sleep for less than 6 hours per night are at greater risk of mental health issues, substance abuse, accidents and other risk taking behaviors.... Read More...

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ASMR Videos Could Be a New Digital Therapy For Depression

Neuroscience NewsAugust 27, 2018

As ASMR videos are becoming more and more popular, researchers consider using ASMR as a therapeutic tool to treat a range of psychological disorders.... Read More...

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How Sleep May Contribute to Adverse Weight Gain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 26, 2018

Researchers report just one night of sleep loss can have a tissue specific impact on metabolism and the regulation of gene expression. The study could explain why those who suffer chronic sleep loss or work shifts are at greater risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.... Read More...

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Key Brain Circuits for Reward Seeking and Avoidance Behavior Identified

Neuroscience NewsAugust 26, 2018

Researchers have identified two subpopulations of neurons in the BNST that connect to separate populations of neurons in the lateral hypothalamus which appear to drive two opposing emotional states; avoidance and reward seeking... Read More...

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Researchers Identify Five Types of Insomnia

Unraveling the Link Between Obesity and Sleep

Cannabis Withdrawal Eased For Dependent Users

Light Pollution May Cause Insomnia in Older Adults

Surgical Menopause Leads to Increased Sleep Issues

Disrupted Circadian Rhythms May Drive Anxiety and Exacerbate Brain Disorders

Novel Antidepressants May Improve Sleep for Those With Depression

Out Like a Light”: Brain’s Sleep Switch Identified

ASMR Videos Could Be a New Digital Therapy For Depression

How Sleep May Contribute to Adverse Weight Gain

Key Brain Circuits for Reward Seeking and Avoidance Behavior Identified