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·April 26, 2022·4 min read

Alzheimer’s and Daytime Napping Linked in New Research

Study reveals a bi-directional link between daytime napping and cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers say longer, more frequent napping was associated with worse cognition after one year, and worse cognition was linked to longer and more frequent daytime naps.

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·April 19, 2022·5 min read

Risky Driving Behaviors Increase as Common Sleep Disorder Worsens

Obstructive sleep apnea may impact your behavior when driving, a new study reports. People with sleep apnea who experienced eight additional disruptions in breathing per hour had a 27% increased risk of making dangerous driving moves, such as speeding, hard breaking , or accelerating suddenly.

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·April 4, 2022·3 min read

Limited Trunk Movement a Factor in REM Behavior Disorder

People who suffer from REM behavioral disorder, a sleep disorder linked to an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease, exhibit limited movement of their trunk during dream re-enactment.

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·March 24, 2022·3 min read

Clock Gene Mutation Found to Contribute to the Development of Autism

CLOCK gene disruptions may be a mechanism that underlies several forms of autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

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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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·July 19, 2021·4 min read

Kids’ Sleep: Check In Before You Switch Off

Researchers advise parents to check in on their sleeping children to monitor for potential sleep disorders that affect breathing.

This shows a sweet little boy taking a nap in his mother's arms

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·April 13, 2021·4 min read

Habitual Snoring Linked to Significant Brain Changes in Children

Children who snore while they sleep have thinner gray matter in several areas of the frontal lobes. Significantly, the reduction in gray matter correlated with behavioral problems associated with sleep apnea. Some behavioral problems experienced include hyperactivity, increased aggression, and attention deficits.

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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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·September 24, 2020·5 min read

Astrocytes May Hold the Key to Why and How We Sleep

Astrocytes could be as important as neurons when it comes to regulating sleep.

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·February 11, 2020·8 min read

Novel melatonin receptor molecules make possible therapies to adjust biological clock

Researchers identified molecules that can modulate circadian rhythms by binding to the MT1 melatonin receptor in the hypothalamus.

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·September 16, 2019·4 min read

Brain activity intensity drives need for sleep

Galanin expressing neurons are selectively active during rebound sleep. The expression of galanin increases after neuronal activity and sleep deprivation. The neuropeptide plays a critical role in sleep homeostasis.