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·July 9, 2020

Optimistic People Sleep Better

Naturally optimistic people have a 70% lower chance of suffering from sleep disorders and insomnia, a new study reports. Read More

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·June 19, 2020

COVID-19 may have consequences for mental health

96% of patients hospitalized for coronavirus infections report experiencing PTSD as a result of their illness. Researchers also found an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders in those hospitalized for COVID-19. Read More

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·June 19, 2020

Less sleep reduces positive feelings

People experience a flattening of emotions following a single night of poor sleep. Researchers also found a link between sleep deprivation, learning, and reaction time. Read More

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·May 24, 2020

Sleep-wake disturbances can predict recurrent events in stroke survivors

Recovered stroke patients who suffer from sleep-wake disruptions are more likely to experience another stroke, researchers report. Read More

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·May 18, 2020

AI unlocks rhythms of ‘deep sleep’

New machine learning technology that researchers have made free online can be used by sleep experts to study the role of K-complex, a brief but prominent pattern of brain activity that lasts around half a second during sleep. Read More

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·April 30, 2020

Persistent and worsening insomnia may predict persistent depression in older adults

Older people who experience a worsening in insomnia symptoms are thirty times more likely to be diagnosed with major depression than those whose sleep patterns improved. Read More

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·April 22, 2020

Spinal cord injury increases risk for mental health disorders

People who experience a spinal cord injury have an increased risk of developing a mental health disorder, a new study reports. Those with SCI had higher instances of anxiety, depression, and psychological multimorbidity than those who had not experienced a debilitating injury. Read More

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·April 1, 2020

Teen marijuana use boosts risk of adult insomnia

One-third of subjects who started using cannabis frequently before age 18 were more likely to report insomnia and short sleep duration as adults. Read More

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·March 20, 2020

How stress and loneliness can make you more likely to get COVID-19

Stress, loneliness, and sleep loss can weaken the immune system, leaving people more susceptible to COVID-19. The best way to mitigate the negative health effects of stress and social isolation during the pandemic is to stay connected with others, particularly via video calls. Read More

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·March 20, 2020

Worldwide Study Unlocks Genetic Secrets of the Gray Matter

Researchers have created the first genetic map of the cerebral cortex, which identifies over 300 genetic variants that influence the structure of the brain region. Read More

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·February 26, 2020

Anti-psychotic medication linked to adverse change in brain structure

Sustained use of the antipsychotic olanzapine resulted in potentially adverse alterations in brain structure, specifically cortical thinning. Read More