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The image shows the differences between normal bones and those of people with osteoporosis.

·June 13, 2014·3 min read

Proteins Causing Daytime Sleepiness Tied to Bone Formation

Researchers discover Orexin, a protein associated with daytime sleepiness, may also play a critical role in bone development.

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·February 28, 2014·4 min read

Researchers Identify Brain Differences Linked to Insomnia

Researchers find those with chronic insomnia show more activity and plasticity in the motor cortex than those who are able to sleep normally.

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·February 19, 2014·3 min read

Scientists Identify the Switch That Says It’s Time to Sleep

Researchers discover the switch in the brain which helps promote sleep.

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·February 14, 2014·3 min read

Could Undiagnosed Sleep Problems Be Making MS Patients’ Fatigue Worse?

Researchers find an increased risk of sleep apnea in patients with Multiple Sclerosis.

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·December 11, 2013·3 min read

Dietary Amino Acids Relieve Sleep Problems After Traumatic Brain Injury in Animals

Administering a cocktail of amino acids to mice models of TBI, researchers improved sleep disturbances caused by the brain injuries.

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·October 21, 2013·3 min read

Shorter Sleep Duration and Poorer Sleep Quality Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarker

Shorter periods of sleep and poorer quality of sleep are associated with greater buildup of beta anyloid, a new study reports.

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·June 28, 2013·3 min read

Pre-existing Symptoms of Insomnia Linked to the Development of PTSD and Other Mental Disorders, Following Military Deployment

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.

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·June 27, 2013·4 min read

Helping SAD Sufferers Sleep Soundly

A new study shows sufferers of seasonally affective disorder (SAD), like insomniacs, report sleep patterns incorrectly due to depression.

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·June 13, 2013·3 min read

Sleep Mechanism Identified That Plays Role in Emotional Memory

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.

The image is a brain scan with an arrow pointing to the thalamus.

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·May 7, 2013·3 min read

Restless Legs Syndrome, Insomnia And Brain Chemistry: A Tangled Mystery Solved?

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.