FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 28, 2023·5 min readDogs with Dementia Suffer Similar Sleep Problems to HumansA new study found that dogs with dementia suffer similar sleep disruptions as humans with dementia. Using EEGs, the researchers found that dogs with advanced dementia had more sleep disruptions and slept less overall than dogs with normal cognitive function. The findings could help with early diagnosis and intervention for dogs with cognitive decline and could establish them as models for Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 14, 2023·4 min readToo Little Sleep Could Make Vaccination Less EffectiveSix or fewer hours of sleep at the time of vaccination reduces the body's antibody response, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 6, 2023·4 min readTrouble Falling Asleep at Bedtime or in the Middle of the Night? It Could Impact Your Risk for Developing DementiaA new study reveals people who have trouble falling asleep within 30 minutes and those who use sleep medications are at increased risk of developing dementia as they age. However, those who have trouble falling back asleep after they woke up during the night were less likely to develop dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 2, 2023·5 min readLack of Sleep Increases Infection RiskA good night's sleep may make you less vulnerable to infections, a new study reports. Researchers found sleeping less than six hours, or more than nine hours each night was linked to a higher risk of catching an infection.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 2, 2023·5 min readPoor Sleep Linked to Years of Poor Cardiovascular HealthSuffering from sleep-related disorders such as OSA or insomnia was associated with up to seven years worth of heightened risk for cardiovascular disease and reduced mortality, a new study reports.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 4, 2023·4 min readReducing Insomnia in Autistic AdultsSleep intervention programs for adults on the autism spectrum show promising results in reducing insomnia and co-occurring anxiety symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·November 2, 2022·6 min readPoor Quality Sleep May Be Linked to Heightened Risk of Irreversible Sight LossThose who suffer from poor sleep quality, including daytime sleepiness, snoring, or getting too much or too little sleep, are at increased risk of developing glaucoma.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 26, 2022·5 min readAutistic Women Have Increased Risk of Mental IllnessWomen on the autism spectrum are more likely to be diagnosed with a co-morbid mental health disorder, such as depression, anxiety, or increased risk of self-harm than males with autism.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 18, 2022·6 min readShorter Sleep in Later Life Linked to Higher Risk of Multiple DiseasesDuring mid-to-late life, getting less than five hours of sleep a night increases the risk of developing heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 21, 2022·4 min readA Consistent Lack of Sleep Negatively Impacts Immune Stem Cells, Increasing Risk of Inflammatory Disorders and Heart DiseaseSleep deprivation alters the structure of DNA inside immune cells and increases the number of immune cells, which causes them to overreact and spark inflammation. The study found catching up on sleep does not reverse this effect.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 26, 2022·5 min readNew Links Between REM Sleep Disturbances and Drug Relapse IdentifiedThe activity of MCH neurons in the lateral hypothalamus during sleep recapitulates REM sleep effects on reducing drug-seeking behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 5, 2022·3 min readSleep Problems Can Lead To Teen DepressionDelayed circadian rhythms and sleep disruptions may be a cause of teen depression, rather than a symptom that develops as a result of the mental health disorder.Read More
