Altered Gut Microbiome Could Indicate Parkinson’s Disease
Even during early stages of the disease, gut bacteria in those with Parkinson's differs significantly from those without the disease, a new study reports.... Read More...
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Less REM Sleep Tied to Greater Risk of Dementia
A new study in Neurology reports people who don't get enough REM sleep may face a higher risk of developing dementia. Researchers noted people who developed dementia spent 17% of their time in REM sleep compared to 20% of time in REM sleep for those without the neurodegenerative disease.... Read More...
Purpose in Life by Day Linked to Better Sleep at Night
Researchers at Northwestern University report older adults who suffer from sleep disturbances such as sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome might enjoy a better night's sleep by cultivating a purpose in life.... Read More...
The Secret Connection Between Anxiety and Sleep
Researchers have identified neurons that appear to play a critical role in connecting sleep and emotions. The findings provide an important insight into the pathophysiology of insomnia and the role of orexin in arousal regulation. Researchers hope their findings will lead to new remedies for sleep disorders.... Read More...
Connecting the Dots Between Dreams and Brain Disease
Researchers report dream dysfunctions and sleep disorders may be warning signs of neurodegenerative diseases up to 15 years before other symptoms appear.... Read More...
Finding Traces of Memory Processing During Sleep
A machine learning algorithm shows that during sleep, the brain actively reprocesses information learned the previous day, strengthening the memory.... Read More...
Surprise Communication Found Between Brain Regions Involved in Infant Motor Control
Researchers have identified how two distinct areas of the developing brain communicate and report REM sleep is key to this communication.... Read More...
Key Component of Sleep Inducing Herb Identified
An active compound in the leaves of Ashwagandha can help to induce sleep and could be helpful in the treatment of insomnia, a new study reports.... Read More...
The Ultimate Power Nap: Using Fitbits to Track Elephant Sleep in the Wild
On average, matriarch elephants only sleep for two hours a day when in the wild, a new study reports.... Read More...
Dietary Supplement Shows Promise In Treatment of Sleep Apnea
Researchers report Yohimbine, a dietary supplement derived from tree bark, shows potential in the treatment of sleep apnea, especially for those with anxiety disorders and high blood pressure.... Read More...
Prebiotics May Help to Cope With Stress
Upping your intake of prebiotics is not only beneficial for your gut bacteria, it may also help to recover normal sleep patterns following a stressful event, a new study reports.... Read More...
Advanced EEG Reveals Complex Beauty of the Sleeping Brain
New, advanced EEG technology allows researchers to easily visualize brain activity during sleep.... Read More...