New research at Oregon State University provides evidence for the first time that disruption of circadian rhythms – the biological... Read More
Using neuroimaging, researchers discovered glutamate levels are abnormally high in people with restless leg syndrome. The higher the level of glutamate in patients with RLS, the less sleep they were able to get. Read More
Researchers identify the sleep mechanism which enables the brain to consolidate emotional memory. Additionally, they discovered a popular sleep medication heightens the response to and recollection of negative memories. Read More
A new study shows sufferers of seasonally affective disorder (SAD), like insomniacs, report sleep patterns incorrectly due to depression. Read More
A new study shows members of the military who have trouble sleeping prior to deployment are at greater risk of developing PTSD when they return home. Read More
Shorter periods of sleep and poorer quality of sleep are associated with greater buildup of beta anyloid, a new study reports. Read More
Administering a cocktail of amino acids to mice models of TBI, researchers improved sleep disturbances caused by the brain injuries. Read More
Researchers find an increased risk of sleep apnea in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Read More
Researchers discover the switch in the brain which helps promote sleep. Read More
Researchers find those with chronic insomnia show more activity and plasticity in the motor cortex than those who are able to sleep normally. Read More
Researchers discover Orexin, a protein associated with daytime sleepiness, may also play a critical role in bone development. Read More
Fatigue associated with MS could be the result of widely undiagnosed sleep disorders, a new study reports. Read More
