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·April 25, 2019·5 min read

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

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.

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·April 24, 2019·7 min read

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

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.

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·April 5, 2019·4 min read

Research identifies genetic causes of poor sleep

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.

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·March 22, 2019·4 min read

Sleep and aging: Two sides of one coin?

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.

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·February 25, 2019·5 min read

Brain Cells Involved in Insomnia Identified

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.

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·January 8, 2019·5 min read

Researchers Identify Five Types of Insomnia

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.

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·December 17, 2018·1 min read

Unraveling the Link Between Obesity and Sleep

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

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·December 7, 2018·5 min read

Cannabis Withdrawal Eased For Dependent Users

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

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·November 30, 2018·4 min read

Light Pollution May Cause Insomnia in Older Adults

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.

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·November 14, 2018·1 min read

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.

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·November 5, 2018·2 min read

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.

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·October 18, 2018·2 min read

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.

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insomnia

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

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

Why Human Body Size Leaped 2 Million Years Ago

Accelerated Biological Aging Drives Early-Onset Cancer Risk

Infant Screen Exposure Linked to Lower Future Working Memory

Network Mapping Uncovers 641 Hidden Schizophrenia Risk Genes

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