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·August 26, 2018·4 min read

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

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·August 14, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·July 25, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·June 4, 2018·2 min read

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.

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·May 30, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·May 15, 2018·4 min read

How Melatonin Promotes Sleep

According to a new study, melatonin works by suppressing neurons that keep you awake and alert. The findings could pave the way for new treatments for insomnia.

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·April 23, 2018·3 min read

Let it Go: Mental Breaks After Work Improve Sleep

Participating in fun activities following a day filled with negative behavior of colleagues at work could help you sleep better, a new study reports.

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·April 13, 2018·3 min read

Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s

A new study reveals sleep deprivation can lead to an immediate increase in amyloid beta.

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·March 29, 2018·4 min read

Why People With Insomnia Don’t Know They’re Asleep

People with insomnia have greater brain activity in regions associated with conscious awareness during NREM sleep, researchers report.

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·March 19, 2018·4 min read

Three Genes Essential for Cells to Tell Time

Researchers have identified three new genes associated with circadian rhythm regulation.

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·March 12, 2018·7 min read

Hallucinations, Full Moons and Coffee? Debunking Common Sleep Myths

Researchers provide some revealing facts about sleep and debunk myths about sleep problems.

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·March 9, 2018·3 min read

Can’t Sleep? It Could be Down to Genetics

Do you suffer from insomnia? Your genetics may be to blame. Researchers have found a link between variations on chromosome 7 and insomnia, and also on chromosome 9 for people of European descent.