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Decreased Deep Sleep Linked to Early Alzheimer’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 9, 2019

A new study links poor sleep quality in older adults with elevated levels of tau, a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report poor sleep quality later in life may be associated with declining brain health and may be an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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How ‘Dry January’ is the Secret to Better Sleep and Losing Weight

Neuroscience NewsDecember 28, 2018

Researchers say those who refrain from drinking alcohol during 'Dry January' experience better sleep quality, lose more weight and have more energy than those who don't participate.... Read More...

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Surgical Menopause Leads to Increased Sleep Issues

Neuroscience NewsNovember 14, 2018

Insomnia and other sleep disorders are worse for women who undergo surgical menopause rather than natural menopause, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Neural Link Between Depression and Bad Sleep Identified

Neuroscience NewsJuly 25, 2018

Researchers have identified a neural link between depression and sleep problems. The study reports brain regions associated with short term memory, self and negative emotions are strongly connected in those with depression, and this may lead to bad sleep quality.... Read More...

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The Impact Religion Has on Sleep Quality

Neuroscience NewsJune 13, 2018

A new study reveals a link between religious attendance and better sleep quality. Researchers say religiosity could decrease some psychological distress, substance abuse and stress exposure, all of which are associated with sleep outcomes.... Read More...

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Sleep Deprived Brains May Be Asleep and Awake at the Same Time

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 4, 2018

Researchers look at how sleep deprivation can impact cognition, information processing and memory. A new study reveals sleep deprived mice can demonstrate sleep like brain activity while awake.... Read More...

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Purpose in Life by Day Linked to Better Sleep at Night

Neuroscience NewsJuly 10, 2017

Researchers at Northwestern University report older adults who suffer from sleep disturbances such as sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome might enjoy a better night's sleep by cultivating a purpose in life.... Read More...

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Men and Older People Sleep Better When They Have Access to Nature

Neuroscience NewsAugust 24, 2015

Men and older adults tend to get a better night's sleep when they have access to nature, whether it's green space or an ocean view.... Read More...

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Sleep Quality Affects Mood for Women with Bipolar Disorder

Neuroscience NewsJune 30, 2015

According to a new study, poor sleep quality is linked to negative moods in women with bipolar disorder.... Read More...

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Examining ethical issues surrounding wearable brain devices marketed to consumers

Want to help the vaccine hesitant become pro-vaccine? Have them meet someone with a vaccine-preventable disease

Neuroscience

Aspirin green light for brain bleed stroke patients

Examining ethical issues surrounding wearable brain devices marketed to consumers

Want to help the vaccine hesitant become pro-vaccine? Have them meet someone with a vaccine-preventable disease

Neurology

Aspirin green light for brain bleed stroke patients

Want to help the vaccine hesitant become pro-vaccine? Have them meet someone with a vaccine-preventable disease

Like A Lot of Things, Women’s Gut Microbiomes Appear to Mature Earlier than Men’s

AI

Children describe technology that gives them a sense of ambiguity as ‘creepy’

New AI Sees Like a Human, Filling in the Blanks

Robotics

Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Children describe technology that gives them a sense of ambiguity as ‘creepy’

New AI Sees Like a Human, Filling in the Blanks

Psychology

Want to help the vaccine hesitant become pro-vaccine? Have them meet someone with a vaccine-preventable disease

Infants later diagnosed with autism seldom initiate joint attention

Unlike men, women’s cognitive performance may improve at higher room temperature

sleep quality

Decreased Deep Sleep Linked to Early Alzheimer’s Disease

How ‘Dry January’ is the Secret to Better Sleep and Losing Weight

Surgical Menopause Leads to Increased Sleep Issues

Neural Link Between Depression and Bad Sleep Identified

The Impact Religion Has on Sleep Quality

Sleep Deprived Brains May Be Asleep and Awake at the Same Time

Purpose in Life by Day Linked to Better Sleep at Night

Men and Older People Sleep Better When They Have Access to Nature

Sleep Quality Affects Mood for Women with Bipolar Disorder