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          ·September 22, 2023·4 min read

          Brain’s Blue Spot, Locus Coeruleus, Is A Key Player in Sleep Quality and Memory

          Researchers have shed light on the vital role of the locus coeruleus in regulating REM sleep and its effects on cognitive processes. Located deep in the brain, this nucleus manages noradrenaline, influencing memory, emotions, and sleep initiation.
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          ·September 21, 2023·5 min read

          The Brain Wiring for Sleep Prep

          Researchers have discovered how mice's brains are wired to instinctively prepare for sleep by nesting, highlighting a survival feature likely shared among mammals. When mice were deprived of sleep, a robust urge to nest emerged, which is controlled by dedicated brain cells in the prefrontal cortex.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·September 14, 2023·5 min read

          Sleep’s Secret Lives: Navigating the Mystery of Arousal Disorders

          Arousal disorders, including the mysterious actions of sexsomnia, sleepwalking, and sleep terrors, remain a significant gray area in sleep medicine. A new study reveals that unlike other sleep disorders, arousal disorders lack consensus treatment guidelines.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·September 13, 2023·6 min read

          Healthy Habits Are Key to Curbing Depression’s Hold

          A new study delves into the role of lifestyle choices in mitigating depression risks. Drawing from the UK Biobank, researchers analyzed data from nearly 290,000 participants, determining that seven key lifestyle habits significantly reduced depression risk.
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          ·September 9, 2023·6 min read

          The Dream Dance: Decoding REM’s Mystical Nightly Show in Our Brains

          REM sleep, marked by rapid eye movement, is one of the most mysterious stages of our nightly rest, known for vivid dreams. This phase, repeating every 90 to 120 minutes, possibly prevents sleeping too deeply, making us less vulnerable.
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          ·September 7, 2023·4 min read

          Bright-Light Treatment’s Power Over Stress-Induced Sleep Problems

          Researchers unveiled the neural pathway linking chronic stress to sleep disturbances, shedding light on how bright-light treatment rectifies these issues. The study, involving mouse models, emphasized the crucial role of the lateral habenula, a brain region sensitive to light signals.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·September 6, 2023·4 min read

          Sleep Deprivation Depletes a Key Protective Protein in Brain

          Sleep deprivation doesn't just leave you tired—it harms the brain and elevates the risk for diseases like Alzheimer’s. Researchers delving into how this occurs have made a breakthrough by identifying a protein, pleiotrophin (PTN), which drops in sleep-deprived mice.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·September 3, 2023·5 min read

          Dark Traits, Broken Sleep: How Machiavellianism and Psychopathy Impact Rest

          A recent study delves into the link between the Dark Triad personality traits—Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and narcissism—and sleep quality, particularly in individuals with affective disorders (AD). Using data from 657 people, the research reveals that Machiavellianism and psychopathy have a significantly negative impact on sleep quality.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·August 29, 2023·5 min read

          Good Sleep Habits Can Buffer Kids From Stress-Linked Impulsivity

          A study reveals that adequate sleep can help children combat impulsive behaviors often induced by stressful environments. Researchers analyzed data from over 11,000 children aged 9-10, finding that those who had less than nine hours of sleep or took over 30 minutes to fall asleep exhibited more impulsive behaviors.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·August 28, 2023·8 min read

          Acting Out Dreams: Sleep Disorder A Warning Sign of Parkinson’s Disease

          Researchers are probing into REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), a condition where people physically act out their dreams. This parasomnia is more than a nocturnal hazard: research indicates a strong link between RBD and neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·August 28, 2023·4 min read

          Optimal Sleep Temperature: 68-77°F Ideal for Adults

          Researchers have discovered that the best sleep for older adults comes at bedroom temperatures between 68 and 77°F. Beyond this range, sleep efficiency can plummet by 5-10%.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·August 23, 2023·6 min read

          CPAP Therapy Slows Aging Tied to Sleep Apnea

          Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common condition marked by breathing interruptions during sleep, accelerates aging by hastening telomere shortening. However, a study found that using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) can counteract this effect. CPAP, while often resisted due to its complexity, not only helps in cardiovascular and metabolic aspects but also curtails inflammation, slowing down telomere reduction.
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