sleep loss

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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