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This is a drawing of a fruit fly with z's coming out of its mouth, as if it were snoring.

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·February 20, 2014·3 min read

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

Researchers investigate the molecular mechanisms underpinning sleep.

This image shows a black and white picture of a man's face. The word depression is written on it.

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·September 30, 2014·2 min read

Depression Increasing Across the Country

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

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·July 15, 2015·4 min read

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.

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·February 29, 2016·2 min read

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.

Image shows a sleepy looking man holding a pillow.

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·August 11, 2016·4 min read

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.

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·October 25, 2016·4 min read

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.

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·December 6, 2016·3 min read

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.

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·September 29, 2017·2 min read

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.

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·August 26, 2018·6 min read

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.

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·September 5, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·November 4, 2019·4 min read

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.