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·October 12, 2021·4 min read

Natural Light May Be Key to Improving Mood and Reducing Insomnia

More time spent outside in natural light was associated with improved mood, better sleep quality, and ease of waking.

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·July 27, 2021·4 min read

More Than 1 in 4 Adults With a Previous Suicide Attempt Are Psychologically Flourishing

28.4% of people who had previously attempted suicide reported complete mental health, including being free of psychological problems for up to a year and improvements in life satisfaction spanning a month or more.

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·July 7, 2021·2 min read

How a Series of Sleep Loss Impacts Mental and Physical Wellbeing

Three consecutive nights of sleep loss can have a negative impact on both mental and physical health. Sleep deprivation can lead to an increase in anger, frustration, and anxiety. Additionally, those who experienced sleep loss reported a change in physical wellbeing, including gastrointestinal and respiratory problems.

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·June 21, 2021·3 min read

Sleep Is Essential to Health

Quality sleep is a biological necessity, researchers say. Inadequate sleep, sleep disorders, and sleep disruptions contribute to physical and mental health problems, and can cause public safety issues.

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Neuroscience

·June 17, 2021·4 min read

Stress During Pandemic Linked to Poor Sleep

A new study sheds light on how COVID-19 has impacted sleep and mental health. Researchers found 32.9% of people reported a decrease in sleep and 29.8% said they slept more during the lockdown. Changes in sleep patterns correlated with self-reported mental health difficulties during this time, which mostly led to sleep loss.

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·June 9, 2021·2 min read

Persistent Insomnia Symptoms Since Childhood Associated With Mood, Anxiety Disorders

Insomnia experienced in childhood that continues into adulthood is a strong predictor of mood and anxiety disorders, a new study reports. Persistent insomnia from childhood was associated with a 2.8% increased risk of internalizing disorders in adulthood.

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·June 9, 2021·4 min read

Having Trouble Falling Asleep Predicts Cognitive Impairment in Later Life

People who have trouble falling asleep at night are at increased risk of cognitive decline within fourteen years compared to those with other forms of insomnia, a new study reports.

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·June 8, 2021·2 min read

People Who Have Trouble Sleeping Are at a Higher Risk of Dying, Especially Diabetics

Sleep disruptions have been linked to a higher risk of death, especially in those with type 2 diabetes. Researchers found those with type 2 diabetes who reported frequent sleep disruptions, were 87% more likely to die of any cause than those without diabetes or sleep disturbances. Additionally, those with diabetes and sleep disruptions were 12% more die over a nine-year period than those with diabetes alone.

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·May 27, 2021·3 min read

Sleep Warning for Older Men: Sleep Changes May Signal Cognitive Decline

Changes in sleep patterns in older men have been linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline, researchers report.

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·May 1, 2021·6 min read

Research Delves Into Link Between Test Anxiety and Poor Sleep

Test anxiety and sleep feed off one another, causing a negative effect on academic performance.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 24, 2021·2 min read

A Good Night’s Sleep Could Do Wonders for Your Love Life

Poor quality sleep can lead to sexual dysfunction in women, a new study reports.

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·March 21, 2021·2 min read

Sleep Disturbances May Contribute to Weight Gain in Menopause

Reduced levels of estrogen may not be the only risk factor for weight gain associated with menopause. A new study reports sleep disruptions also contribute to increased weight gain during menopause.

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insomnia

Natural Light May Be Key to Improving Mood and Reducing Insomnia

More Than 1 in 4 Adults With a Previous Suicide Attempt Are Psychologically Flourishing

How a Series of Sleep Loss Impacts Mental and Physical Wellbeing

Sleep Is Essential to Health

Stress During Pandemic Linked to Poor Sleep

Persistent Insomnia Symptoms Since Childhood Associated With Mood, Anxiety Disorders

Having Trouble Falling Asleep Predicts Cognitive Impairment in Later Life

People Who Have Trouble Sleeping Are at a Higher Risk of Dying, Especially Diabetics

Sleep Warning for Older Men: Sleep Changes May Signal Cognitive Decline

Research Delves Into Link Between Test Anxiety and Poor Sleep

A Good Night’s Sleep Could Do Wonders for Your Love Life

Sleep Disturbances May Contribute to Weight Gain in Menopause

Cold Sore Virus Reprograms Brain Immune Cells

Four Paths the Brain Takes After Trauma

Risk-Taking Spikes Before Alcohol Bingeing

How the Brain Merges Sights and Sounds to Read Feelings

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