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Impulsive behavior linked to sleep and screen time

Neuroscience NewsAugust 14, 2019

Too little sleep and too much screen time are linked to increased impulsive behaviors, especially in younger people. Reducing recreational screen time to two hours a day and sleeping for 9-11 hours per night can help curb impulse behaviors.... Read More...

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The mystery of why we sleep

Neuroscience NewsAugust 13, 2019

Researchers shed light on why we need to sleep and discuss the effects of sleep deprivation.... Read More...

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Sleep interrupted: What’s keeping us up at night?

Neuroscience NewsAugust 6, 2019

Consuming nicotine and alcohol four hours before bedtime causes worse sleep continuity and sleep disruptions. Surprisingly, researchers found no link between caffeine consumption four hours before sleep and sleep disturbances for most people.... Read More...

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Study links poor sleep with poor nutrition

Neuroscience NewsJune 9, 2019

A retrospective analysis finds a correlation between sleep disorders and a lack of essential vitamins and minerals. ... Read More...

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Study links irregular sleep patterns to metabolic disorders

Neuroscience NewsJune 5, 2019

Irregular sleep patterns have been linked to an increased risk of developing metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity. ... Read More...

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Opioids are not sleep aids, and can actually worsen sleep research finds

Neuroscience NewsJune 4, 2019

Opioids are often prescribed to help those with chronic pain manage sleep problems associated with their condition. New research reports opioids effect on sleep quality is limited and of poor quality. Additionally, opioids can increase the risk of sleep apnea.... Read More...

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Study links gene to sleep problems in autism

Neuroscience NewsApril 29, 2019

Deficiencies in the SHANK3 gene have been linked to sleep disruptions in both mouse models and people with ASD. Researchers found patients with Phelan-McDermid syndrome, a genetic disorder associated with autism, report trouble falling, and staying asleep. In mouse models, animals lacking the SHANK3 gene had a reduction in deep sleep quality and spent more time awake when other mice were sleeping.... Read More...

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A sleep-deprived brain interprets impressions negatively

Neuroscience NewsApril 8, 2019

Sleep loss leads to negativity bias, negative mood and impaired emotional regulation.... Read More...

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Research identifies genetic causes of poor sleep

Neuroscience NewsApril 5, 2019

An uncommon variant of the PDE11A gene impacts both quality and duration of sleep. Genetic regions linked to sleep quality are also associated with serotonin production. The study also reveals those with the same hip circumference and a higher waist circumference sleep less, although the effect is small. ... Read More...

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Screen Time Before Bed Puts Children at Risk of Anxiety, Obesity and Poor Sleep

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 28, 2019

A new study reports children and pre-teens who are exposed to screen time in the dark an hour before sleep are more likely to have sleep disturbances, a higher risk of anxiety and may be more prone to obesity. ... Read More...

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Unraveling the Link Between Obesity and Sleep

Neuroscience NewsDecember 17, 2018

Study reports losing just one night of sleep can increase cravings for junk foods. ... Read More...

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Light Pollution May Cause Insomnia in Older Adults

Neuroscience NewsNovember 30, 2018

Researchers report increased light pollution resulting from outdoor artificial light exposure is linked to a higher risk of sleep disorders and prescription of hypnotic drugs in older people.... Read More...

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sleep disruptions

Impulsive behavior linked to sleep and screen time

The mystery of why we sleep

Sleep interrupted: What’s keeping us up at night?

Study links poor sleep with poor nutrition

Study links irregular sleep patterns to metabolic disorders

Opioids are not sleep aids, and can actually worsen sleep research finds

Study links gene to sleep problems in autism

A sleep-deprived brain interprets impressions negatively

Research identifies genetic causes of poor sleep

Screen Time Before Bed Puts Children at Risk of Anxiety, Obesity and Poor Sleep

Unraveling the Link Between Obesity and Sleep

Light Pollution May Cause Insomnia in Older Adults