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·August 14, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·June 19, 2018·4 min read

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.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·April 28, 2018·3 min read

Brain Structure Linked to Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome

A new study implicates structural changes in the somatosensory cortex as a cause of restless leg syndrome.

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Featured Neurology

·December 28, 2017·5 min read

Lack of Sleep Boosts Levels of Alzheimer’s Protein

WUSTL researchers report a poor night's sleep can cause levels of amyloid beta to rise faster than the brain's waste disposal system can remove it. Researchers note frequent sleep disruptions can lead to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 14, 2017·3 min read

Frequent Binge Watching Leads to Poor Sleep

Frequent binge watching leas to poor sleep quality and insomnia, researchers report.

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·July 10, 2017·7 min read

Explaining the Link Between Sleep and Alzheimer’s

A new study published in brain reveals that just one night of sleep disruption causes an increase in amyloid beta in the brains of healthy, middle aged people. A full week of sleep disturbances leads to a build up of Tau, another protein associated with Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. The study sheds light on why poor sleep has previously been associated with the development of Alzheimer's and other dementias.