Losing a night of sleep may increase blood levels of Alzheimer’s biomarker
Following a night of sleep deprivations, levels of tau in the blood increase 17% in healthy young men.... Read More...
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Stressed to the max? Deep sleep can rewire the anxious brain
Deep sleep restores the medial prefrontal cortex mechanisms that restore emotion. This lowers emotional and physiological reactivity, preventing the escalation of stress and anxiety.... Read More...
Losing Just Six Hours of Sleep Increases Diabetes Risk
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...
How Sleep May Contribute to Adverse Weight Gain
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...
Unrecognized Health Hazard of Sleep Loss: An Epidemic of Dream Deprivation
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...
Loss of REM Sleep Linked to Desire For Fatty and Sugary Foods
A lack of REM sleep may lead to an increased desire to consume unhealthy foods, a new study reports.... Read More...
Sleep Loss Tied to Gut Microbiota Changes in Humans
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...
Exposing the Brain’s Clock
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...
Rest Up! Less Than 5 Hours Sleep Can Lead to Significant Cognitive Degradation
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...
Judging By Your Face: Sleep Deprivation Dulls Ability to Accurately Read Facial Expressions
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...
Depression Increasing Across the Country
According to a new study, people reporting depressive symptoms in the US has increased.... Read More...
Study in Fruitflies Strengthens Connection Among Protein Misfolding, Sleep Loss, and Age
Researchers investigate the molecular mechanisms underpinning sleep.... Read More...