Surgical Menopause Leads to Increased Sleep Issues
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
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...
Novel Antidepressants May Improve Sleep for Those With Depression
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...
Out Like a Light”: Brain’s Sleep Switch Identified
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...
Insufficient Sleep Associated with Risky Teen Behavior
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...
ASMR Videos Could Be a New Digital Therapy For Depression
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...
How Sleep May Contribute to Adverse Weight Gain
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...
Key Brain Circuits for Reward Seeking and Avoidance Behavior Identified
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...
Poor Sleep Triggers Viral Loneliness and Social Rejection
A new study reveals a link between sleep deprivation and heightened feelings of social isolation. Researchers report sleep loss blunts activity in the brain that normally encourages social engagement.... Read More...
Neural Link Between Depression and Bad Sleep Identified
Researchers have identified a neural link between depression and sleep problems. The study reports brain regions associated with short term memory, self and negative emotions are strongly connected in those with depression, and this may lead to bad sleep quality.... Read More...
Simple Touching Fosters Wellness and Relieves Stress For Couples
Researchers report couples who frequently hug or hold hands have lower cortisol levels, have decreased symptoms of physical problems and sleep better.... Read More...
Insomnia is a Likely Long Term Side Effect of Stroke
A new sleep study reveals people who have suffered a stroke take longer to fall asleep and have reduced sleep efficiency compared to those who had no history of stroke. ... Read More...