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Daytime Sleepiness Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 7, 2018

A new study reports daytime sleepiness may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report those who are sleepy during the day are three times more likely to have amyloid beta deposits in their brains.... Read More...

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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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Dementia Symptoms Peak in Winter and Spring

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 4, 2018

Researchers say there is a link between improved cognitive functioning in Alzheimer's disease and different seasons. The study reports those with Alzheimer's have better cognitive skills during late summer and early fall. Additionally, there was an association with seasonality and levels of Alzheimer's related proteins in the brain.... 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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Key Brain Circuits for Reward Seeking and Avoidance Behavior Identified

Neuroscience NewsAugust 26, 2018

Researchers have identified two subpopulations of neurons in the BNST that connect to separate populations of neurons in the lateral hypothalamus which appear to drive two opposing emotional states; avoidance and reward seeking... Read More...

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Sweeter Dreams in a Peaceful Mind

Neuroscience NewsAugust 24, 2018

According to researchers, people with higher levels of peace of mind have more positive dream emotions. By contrast, those who feel anxious report more negative dreams.... Read More...

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Naps Plus Sleep Enhances Emotional Memory in Early Childhood

Neuroscience NewsAugust 22, 2018

Summary: According to researchers, naps in combination with overnight sleep may work together to benefit emotional memory consolidation in young children.So... Read More...

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Poor Sleep Triggers Viral Loneliness and Social Rejection

Neuroscience NewsAugust 14, 2018

A new study reveals a link between sleep deprivation and heightened feelings of social isolation. Researchers report sleep loss blunts activity in the brain that normally encourages social engagement.... Read More...

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Skills and Learning Improved by Closed Loop Electrical Brain Stimulation During Sleep

Neuroscience NewsAugust 10, 2018

Researchers report transcranial alternating current stimulation applied during sleep can help accelerate learning, memory and skill acquisition.... Read More...

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Learning While Sleeping? Our Capabilities May Be Limited

Neuroscience NewsAugust 7, 2018

A new study MEG study reveals our ability to learn during slow wave sleep is limited. ... Read More...

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Broadband Internet May Be to Blame For Sleep Deprivation

Neuroscience NewsAugust 3, 2018

Researchers report those with DSL internet sleep, on average, 25 minutes less than people without DSL. The study also reports those with broadband are significantly less likely to sleep between 7 to 9 hours per night. ... 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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Daytime Sleepiness Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk

Losing Just Six Hours of Sleep Increases Diabetes Risk

Dementia Symptoms Peak in Winter and Spring

How Sleep May Contribute to Adverse Weight Gain

Key Brain Circuits for Reward Seeking and Avoidance Behavior Identified

Sweeter Dreams in a Peaceful Mind

Naps Plus Sleep Enhances Emotional Memory in Early Childhood

Skills and Learning Improved by Closed Loop Electrical Brain Stimulation During Sleep

Learning While Sleeping? Our Capabilities May Be Limited

Broadband Internet May Be to Blame For Sleep Deprivation

Neural Link Between Depression and Bad Sleep Identified