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Night owls can ‘retrain’ their body clocks to improve mental well-being and performance

Neuroscience NewsJune 10, 2019

Simple lifestyle alterations can help reset the circadian clock, leading to improved mental and physical health for those who have trouble getting to sleep at night.... Read More...

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Study links poor sleep with poor nutrition

Neuroscience NewsJune 9, 2019

A retrospective analysis finds a correlation between sleep disorders and a lack of essential vitamins and minerals. ... Read More...

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High levels of rare gut bacteria may be linked to restless legs syndrome

Neuroscience NewsJune 7, 2019

Findings from a small sample study link small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) to restless leg syndrome. ... Read More...

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Study links irregular sleep patterns to metabolic disorders

Neuroscience NewsJune 5, 2019

Irregular sleep patterns have been linked to an increased risk of developing metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity. ... Read More...

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Opioids are not sleep aids, and can actually worsen sleep research finds

Neuroscience NewsJune 4, 2019

Opioids are often prescribed to help those with chronic pain manage sleep problems associated with their condition. New research reports opioids effect on sleep quality is limited and of poor quality. Additionally, opioids can increase the risk of sleep apnea.... Read More...

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Chronic insomnia and memory problems: A direct link is established

Neuroscience NewsMay 15, 2019

Insomnia disorder, especially in middle-aged to elderly people, is associated with a reduction in cognitive performance and memory.... Read More...

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Stressed at work and trouble sleeping? It’s more serious than you think

Neuroscience NewsApril 28, 2019

Study adds to a growing body of evidence that stress in the workplace, coupled with impaired sleep, increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary mortality, especially in hypersensitive workers.... Read More...

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Haunted by the past: Insomniacs unable to get emotional distress off their mind

Neuroscience NewsApril 25, 2019

For some, insomnia may be caused by failing to neutralize emotional distress. Researchers speculate the sleep disorder could be caused by brain circuits that regulate emotion. ... Read More...

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A good night’s sleep may be in sight: New 3D models of melatonin receptors shed light on sleep disorders

Neuroscience NewsApril 24, 2019

Researchers have created new 3D maps of two melatonin receptors. The models can be used to help develop new treatments that not only improve sleep, but may also treat a variety of other conditions from diabetes to cancer.... Read More...

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Research identifies genetic causes of poor sleep

Neuroscience NewsApril 5, 2019

An uncommon variant of the PDE11A gene impacts both quality and duration of sleep. Genetic regions linked to sleep quality are also associated with serotonin production. The study also reveals those with the same hip circumference and a higher waist circumference sleep less, although the effect is small. ... Read More...

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Sleep and aging: Two sides of one coin?

Neuroscience NewsMarch 22, 2019

A link has been identified between oxidative stress, which has previously been linked to aging and neurodegeneration, and sleep. Oxidative stress activates neurons that control sleep function. The findings could help in the development of treatments for sleep disorders.... Read More...

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Brain Cells Involved in Insomnia Identified

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 25, 2019

A new study identifies 956 genetic variants that contribute to an increased risk of insomnia. Researchers also identified the brain areas, biological processes and cell types that mediate the genetic risk of insomnia. ... Read More...

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Night owls can ‘retrain’ their body clocks to improve mental well-being and performance

Study links poor sleep with poor nutrition

High levels of rare gut bacteria may be linked to restless legs syndrome

Study links irregular sleep patterns to metabolic disorders

Opioids are not sleep aids, and can actually worsen sleep research finds

Chronic insomnia and memory problems: A direct link is established

Stressed at work and trouble sleeping? It’s more serious than you think

Haunted by the past: Insomniacs unable to get emotional distress off their mind

A good night’s sleep may be in sight: New 3D models of melatonin receptors shed light on sleep disorders

Research identifies genetic causes of poor sleep

Sleep and aging: Two sides of one coin?

Brain Cells Involved in Insomnia Identified