Sleep duration of five hours or less was associated with double the risk of dementia in older adults. Sleep disruptions also increased death risk in those in their seventies. Read More
People report experiencing greater feelings of anger on days following disrupted sleep. Read More
Following a night of sleep deprivations, levels of tau in the blood increase 17% in healthy young men. Read More
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
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
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
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
A lack of REM sleep may lead to an increased desire to consume unhealthy foods, a new study reports. Read More
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
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
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
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
