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Featured Neurology

·February 14, 2014·3 min read

Could Undiagnosed Sleep Problems Be Making MS Patients’ Fatigue Worse?

Researchers find an increased risk of sleep apnea in patients with Multiple Sclerosis.

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·February 19, 2014·3 min read

Scientists Identify the Switch That Says It’s Time to Sleep

Researchers discover the switch in the brain which helps promote sleep.

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Featured Neuroscience

·April 22, 2014·2 min read

Acting Out Dreams While Asleep Could Be Warning Sign of Brain Disorder

RBD, a sleep disorder which causes people to act out their dreams, could predict the onset of neurodegenerative diseases.

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Featured Psychology

·September 30, 2015·3 min read

Music Can Improve Quality of Sleep for People with Insomnia

A new study reports listening to music can improve sleep quality for those with insomnia and other sleep disorders.

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·May 30, 2017·2 min read

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.

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·August 7, 2017·5 min read

Artificial Intelligence Helps Monitor Sleep

MIT researchers have developed a new, non invasive method to help monitor sleep patterns. The device uses an advanced AI algorithm to analyze wireless signals around a person and translate the measurements into sleep stages. Researchers plan to use the technology to study how Parkinson's disease affects sleep.

Featured Neurology

·December 5, 2017·5 min read

Restless Sleep May Be an Early Sign of Parkinson’s

People who suffer from REM sleep behavior disorder are at increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease and dementia as they age, a new study reports. Researchers report RBD causes a lack of dopamine in the brain, and this can contribute to the development of neurodegenerative diseases.

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·November 1, 2018·4 min read

Inflammation Can Lead to Circadian Sleep Disorders

Using new technology to turn inflammation on and off in mice, researchers discover inflammation may contribute to sleep disorders.

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·January 8, 2019·5 min read

Researchers Identify Five Types of Insomnia

Researchers have identified five different subtypes of the sleep disorder insomnia, including difficulty falling asleep and early morning awakening. The study reports insomnia subtypes may be identified by examining personality traits of sufferers.

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·March 15, 2019·4 min read

New proof that narcolepsy is an autoimmune disease

Autoreactive cytotoxic CD8 T cells have been detected in people with narcolepsy type one. The finding suggests levels of the T-cell reactivity, combined with specific gene expression, may spur on the development of NT1.

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·March 22, 2019·4 min read

Sleep and aging: Two sides of one coin?

A link has been identified between oxidative stress, which has previously been linked to aging and neurodegeneration, and sleep. Oxidative stress activates neurons that control sleep function. The findings could help in the development of treatments for sleep disorders.

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·April 28, 2019·4 min read

Stressed at work and trouble sleeping? It’s more serious than you think

Study adds to a growing body of evidence that stress in the workplace, coupled with impaired sleep, increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary mortality, especially in hypersensitive workers.

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sleep disorders

Could Undiagnosed Sleep Problems Be Making MS Patients’ Fatigue Worse?

Scientists Identify the Switch That Says It’s Time to Sleep

Acting Out Dreams While Asleep Could Be Warning Sign of Brain Disorder

Music Can Improve Quality of Sleep for People with Insomnia

Connecting the Dots Between Dreams and Brain Disease

Artificial Intelligence Helps Monitor Sleep

Restless Sleep May Be an Early Sign of Parkinson’s

Inflammation Can Lead to Circadian Sleep Disorders

Researchers Identify Five Types of Insomnia

New proof that narcolepsy is an autoimmune disease

Sleep and aging: Two sides of one coin?

Stressed at work and trouble sleeping? It’s more serious than you think

From Vinyl to Visions: Fruit Flies Showcase Decision-Making Prowess

Jellyfish Show Remarkable Learning Skills

Upside Down World: Unique View Offers Clues to Face Recognition

Brain’s Blue Spot, Locus Coeruleus, Is A Key Player in Sleep Quality and Memory

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