FeaturedNeuroscience·August 13, 2019·2 min readThe mystery of why we sleepResearchers shed light on why we need to sleep and discuss the effects of sleep deprivation.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·July 23, 2019·6 min readObstructive sleep apnea may be one reason depression treatment doesn’t workA potential link has been identified between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and major depressive disorder. Treating OSA may help to improve depressive symptoms, as well as reduce suicidal thoughts and improve sleep for those with insomnia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 1, 2019·3 min readCPAP provides relief from depressionCPAP helps to reduce symptoms of depression in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease independently of sleep improvements.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2019·4 min readNew oral appliance helps sleep apnea sufferers sleep more soundlyA new oral device, dubbed the mandibular advancement appliance, can improve the quality of sleep for those with sleep apnea. The device increases retroglossal airway space three-dimensionally.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 12, 2019·4 min readObstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Inflammation and Organ DysfunctionA new study makes the case that obstructive sleep apnea should be viewed as a low grade chronic inflammatory disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 31, 2019·4 min readSleep Apnea Creates Gaps in Life MemoriesResearchers report people with sleep apnea have trouble recalling details of autobiographical memories, putting them at greater risk of developing depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 25, 2018·4 min readSerotonin Neurons Contribute to Fail Safe Mechanism that Ensures Recovery From Interrupted BreathingA new study reports acute loss of normal activity in serotonin producing neurons blunts the body's ability to recover from interrupted breathing. Researchers say this could provide an explanation to why some infants die from SIDs, and could someday help with the development of therapies to prevent sudden infant death.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2018·4 min readAvoid Using Medical Marijuana to Treat Sleep ApneaResearchers say there is currently insufficient evidence for the safety and efficacy of medical marijuana as a treatment for sleep apnea.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 29, 2018·6 min readBody Clock Disruptions Occur Years Before Memory Loss in Alzheimer’sAccording to researchers, circadian disruptions can occur years before symptoms of Alzheimer's develop. The findings could help to identify those at risk of developing the neurodegenerative disease as they age.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 29, 2017·6 min readSynthetic Cannabis-Like Drug Reduces Sleep ApneaDronabinol, a drug that contains a synthetic version of the molecule tetrahydrocannabinol, appears to be both safe and effective in treating obstructive sleep apnea, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 10, 2017·3 min readSleep Apnea May Increase Alzheimer’s RiskA new study reports on a surprising link between OSA and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report people who suffer a number of apneas per hour have increased accumulation of amyloid beta in the brain over time.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 4, 2017·5 min readSleeping Through Snoring: Neurons That Rouse Brain to Breath IdentifiedResearchers have identified a mechanism that helps rouse the brains of mice suffering from simulated sleep apnea. The findings could help develop new treatments for people with obstructive sleep apnea and provide new insights into SIDS.Read More
