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Losing Just Six Hours of Sleep Increases Diabetes Risk

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 5, 2018

After just one sleep deprived night, the ability of the liver to produce glucose and insulin is altered, increasing the risk of developing metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, researchers report.... Read More...

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How Sleep May Contribute to Adverse Weight Gain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 26, 2018

Researchers report just one night of sleep loss can have a tissue specific impact on metabolism and the regulation of gene expression. The study could explain why those who suffer chronic sleep loss or work shifts are at greater risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.... Read More...

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Unrecognized Health Hazard of Sleep Loss: An Epidemic of Dream Deprivation

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 29, 2017

A new study reveals people are suffering dream deprivation as a result of being deprived of REM sleep. Researchers report dreams are essential for memory and mental health. Dream deprivation can lead to an increased risk of depression and illness.... Read More...

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Loss of REM Sleep Linked to Desire For Fatty and Sugary Foods

Neuroscience NewsDecember 6, 2016

A lack of REM sleep may lead to an increased desire to consume unhealthy foods, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Sleep Loss Tied to Gut Microbiota Changes in Humans

Neuroscience NewsOctober 25, 2016

A new study reports sleep loss can lead to alterations in gut bacteria that have previously been linked to diabetes and obesity in humans.... Read More...

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Exposing the Brain’s Clock

Neuroscience NewsAugust 11, 2016

A new study sheds light on numerous functions of our circadian clock, from how the brain maintains performance during the day to how shift workers struggle to maintain attention during early morning hours.... Read More...

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Rest Up! Less Than 5 Hours Sleep Can Lead to Significant Cognitive Degradation

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 29, 2016

According to a new study, even elite students face significant cognitive decline if they sleep less than 5 hours a night for a week or more.... Read More...

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Judging By Your Face: Sleep Deprivation Dulls Ability to Accurately Read Facial Expressions

Neuroscience NewsJuly 15, 2015

According to a new study, a lack of REM sleep can have negative implications on how we judge other people's facial expressions.... Read More...

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Depression Increasing Across the Country

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 30, 2014

According to a new study, people reporting depressive symptoms in the US has increased.... Read More...

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Study in Fruitflies Strengthens Connection Among Protein Misfolding, Sleep Loss, and Age

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 20, 2014

Researchers investigate the molecular mechanisms underpinning sleep.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s Protein Accidentally Transmitted to Patients Via Discontinued Medical Treatments

Researchers Find Roots of Neuropsychiatric Diseases in Developing Brain

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Alzheimer’s Protein Accidentally Transmitted to Patients Via Discontinued Medical Treatments

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sleep loss

Losing Just Six Hours of Sleep Increases Diabetes Risk

How Sleep May Contribute to Adverse Weight Gain

Unrecognized Health Hazard of Sleep Loss: An Epidemic of Dream Deprivation

Loss of REM Sleep Linked to Desire For Fatty and Sugary Foods

Sleep Loss Tied to Gut Microbiota Changes in Humans

Exposing the Brain’s Clock

Rest Up! Less Than 5 Hours Sleep Can Lead to Significant Cognitive Degradation

Depression Increasing Across the Country

Study in Fruitflies Strengthens Connection Among Protein Misfolding, Sleep Loss, and Age