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·October 26, 2022·5 min read

Autistic Women Have Increased Risk of Mental Illness

Women on the autism spectrum are more likely to be diagnosed with a co-morbid mental health disorder, such as depression, anxiety, or increased risk of self-harm than males with autism.

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·October 12, 2022·5 min read

How Do Tired Animals Stay Awake?

In fruit flies, specific neurons in the brain adapt to help the insect remain alert in dangerous situations and fall asleep after a trying day. The findings could help in the development of new therapies to treat sleep disorders in humans.

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·September 21, 2022·4 min read

A Consistent Lack of Sleep Negatively Impacts Immune Stem Cells, Increasing Risk of Inflammatory Disorders and Heart Disease

Sleep deprivation alters the structure of DNA inside immune cells and increases the number of immune cells, which causes them to overreact and spark inflammation. The study found catching up on sleep does not reverse this effect.

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·September 14, 2022·2 min read

Stress and Worry Over the State of the World Keeps Some Americans up at Night

1 in 5 Americans report trouble falling asleep at night, citing worry and stress over world events as a reason for their sleeplessness.

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·September 8, 2022·2 min read

How to Deal With Sleep Problems During Heat Waves

Many people experience sleep problems during hotter weather. Researchers address ways in which we can help to get a good night's sleep during hot weather.

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·September 6, 2022·4 min read

Insomnia Increases the Likelihood of Memory Decline in Older Adults

Older adults who experience insomnia are at greater risk of developing memory deficits and long-term cognitive impairments.

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·August 12, 2022·4 min read

Symptoms of Insomnia May Reduce Likelihood of Alcohol-Induced Blackout

People who indulge in heavy alcohol consumption and who suffer from insomnia may be less likely to suffer from alcohol-induced blackouts, a new study reports.

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·February 25, 2022·4 min read

‘Maladaptive’ Coping Mechanisms Contribute to Poor Sleep Quality

People who experience sleep problems and attempt to alter their sleep patterns via maladaptive coping mechanisms, such as napping or using sleep aids, may experience worse quality of sleep.

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·February 17, 2022·5 min read

Children With Insomnia Likely to Continue to Suffer as Adults

43% of children who experience insomnia continue to experience symptoms of the sleep disorder during adolescence and into adulthood.

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·December 13, 2021·4 min read

Common Sleep Disorder Combo Could Be Deadly

People who suffer from insomnia in conjunction with sleep apnea are more likely to experience heart problems and are 50% more likely to die than those without the conditions.