Not All Sleep is Equal When it Comes to Cleaning the Brain
Study reinforces and explains the links between sleep deprivation and neurodegenerative diseases, researchers say.... Read More...
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Sleep Loss Heightens Pain Sensitivity and Dulls Brain’s Painkilling Response
Researchers report sleep deprivation intensifies and prolongs pain. ... Read More...
How Sleep Deprivation Affects Our Genes
Study reveals sleep deprivation is associated with lower DNA repair gene expression and more breaks in DNA. The damage to DNA may explain the increased risk of cancers and neurodegenerative diseases in those who are sleep deprived. ... Read More...
Sleep Deprivation Accelerates Alzheimer’s Brain Damage
A new study reports sleep deprivation increases the levels of tau, and accelerates the spread of the protein, in the brain. The findings reveal a lack of sleep alone may help drive the development of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Unraveling the Link Between Obesity and Sleep
Study reports losing just one night of sleep can increase cravings for junk foods. ... Read More...
Poor Diet, Obesity and More Screen Time Linked With Insufficient Sleep in Children
Researchers report insufficient sleep is associated with unhealthy eating patterns, an increased risk of obesity and more screen time in school aged children.... Read More...
Disrupted Circadian Rhythms May Drive Anxiety and Exacerbate Brain Disorders
Researchers report sleep disruptions may not only be a symptom of neurological diseases, circadian rhythm disruptions may drive the brain pathology that contributes to anxiety, dementias and other disorders. ... Read More...
The Dire Consequences of Sleep Deprivation
A new study reveals sleep deprivation can seriously hinder memory. Researchers report one of the main reasons for mistakes and accidents in surgery, transportation and operating power plans appears to be a lack of sleep. ... Read More...
Losing Just Six Hours of Sleep Increases Diabetes Risk
After just one sleep deprived night, the ability of the liver to produce glucose and insulin is altered, increasing the risk of developing metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, researchers report.... Read More...
Poor Sleep Triggers Viral Loneliness and Social Rejection
A new study reveals a link between sleep deprivation and heightened feelings of social isolation. Researchers report sleep loss blunts activity in the brain that normally encourages social engagement.... Read More...
Broadband Internet May Be to Blame For Sleep Deprivation
Researchers report those with DSL internet sleep, on average, 25 minutes less than people without DSL. The study also reports those with broadband are significantly less likely to sleep between 7 to 9 hours per night. ... Read More...
A Single Binge Drinking Episode Affects Gene that Regulates Sleep
Researchers report a single instance of binge drinking could alter a gene associated with sleep regulation.... Read More...