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·May 25, 2023·5 min read

Novel Treatment for Violent Dreaming in REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

A new potential treatment for rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder has been identified. The study established a new model detailing the disorder's progression due to neurodegeneration linked with tau protein accumulation.

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·May 18, 2023·5 min read

Shifting Sleep Patterns: Night Owls Can Become Early Birds

Are you a night owl struggling with early morning commitments? Researchers suggest your sleep habits may be more changeable than you think. The study revealed that while genetics and behavior play a role in our sleep preferences or 'chronotypes', it is possible to shift these patterns over time, with potential benefits for sleep quality and academic success.

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·May 16, 2023·4 min read

Clock-Watching Worsens Insomnia

Monitoring time while trying to sleep can exacerbate insomnia and increase the use of sleep aids. The study involved nearly 5,000 patients from a sleep clinic, and found that the stress of estimating sleep durations significantly impeded the ability to fall asleep.

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·May 15, 2023·9 min read

Dream to Create: Sleep Onset Boosts Creativity

Researchers discovered targeted dream incubation during the sleep onset phase may enhance creativity. The study found that participants given a specific topic to dream about during this phase performed more creatively in tasks related to that topic. This 'targeted dream incubation' led to the generation of more creative stories compared to those who napped without a specific prompt or stayed awake. The study suggests that the brain makes wider connections between disparate concepts during this dream state, enhancing creative performance.

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·May 11, 2023·4 min read

Link Between Sleep Apnea, Deep Sleep Deficit, and Brain Health Risks

A new study reveals a potential link between sleep apnea, reduced time in deep sleep, and brain biomarkers associated with increased risk of conditions like stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and cognitive decline.

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·May 4, 2023·8 min read

Sleeping Deeply to Remember Better: Deep Sleep Could Reduce Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s

Deep sleep, also known as non-REM slow-wave sleep, may help reduce memory loss in older adults facing a heightened burden of Alzheimer’s disease. The research indicates that superior amounts of deep sleep can act as a protective factor against memory decline in those with existing high amounts of Alzheimer’s disease pathology, potentially helping to alleviate some of dementia’s most devastating outcomes.

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·May 3, 2023·6 min read

Sleep Spindles Play a Role in Soothing PTSD Anxiety and Enhancing Memory Retention

Brief bursts of brain activity during sleep known as sleep spindles could potentially help regulate anxiety in people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Researchers believe that the study's findings may be useful for people with anxiety disorders and are looking at non-invasive ways to harness the benefits of this sleep stage to relieve symptoms. The study also suggests that sleep hygiene, electrical brain stimulation, or prescription sleep medications could promote the sleep spindles associated with non-rapid eye movement 2 (NREM2) sleep and potentially benefit patients with stress and anxiety disorders.

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·April 28, 2023·7 min read

Hope for Chemo Brain: Cannabis Could Improve Sleep and Cognitive Function in Cancer Patients

Cancer patients who use cannabis to address their symptoms have less pain, sleep better, and after a few weeks of sustained use, appear to think more clearly. This study is among the first to assess how cannabis bought over the counter at dispensaries affects cancer symptoms or chemotherapy side effects, and sheds light on the wide variety of products cancer patients use now that marijuana is legal in many states. The findings suggest that while some forms and dosages of cannabis for pain relief may impair thinking short-term, the treatment might improve cognition in the long run by reducing pain.

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·April 28, 2023·5 min read

Dogs with Dementia Suffer Similar Sleep Problems to Humans

A new study found that dogs with dementia suffer similar sleep disruptions as humans with dementia. Using EEGs, the researchers found that dogs with advanced dementia had more sleep disruptions and slept less overall than dogs with normal cognitive function. The findings could help with early diagnosis and intervention for dogs with cognitive decline and could establish them as models for Alzheimer's disease.

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·April 24, 2023·3 min read

Sleep Better, Live Better: Machine-Learning Method Can Predict Your Body Clock

New machine-learning method predicts body clock, helping to improve sleep and health. The technology offers personalized sleep and meal plans aligned to our personal biology, reducing risks of illness. The approach uses blood samples to predict circadian timing and offers an easy way to estimate our own circadian rhythms.

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·April 21, 2023·4 min read

Sleep Problems in Children With Autism Linked to Fat Molecules

Study reveals a potential causal link between reduced levels of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in blood plasma and poor sleep quality and disrupted sleep patterns in children on the autism spectrum. Researchers also found lipidome signatures in autistic children with sleep disorders were similar to signatures associated with an unhealthy diet.

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·April 20, 2023·7 min read

Elephant Seals’ Brainwaves Reveal Surprising Sleeping Habits: Short Naps Taken During Deep Dives

New research shows that while elephant seals may look like they're lounging around for most of their lives, they actually get only an average of 2 hours of sleep per day when they're at sea, taking short 10-minute naps while on deep dives that last up to 30 minutes. These naps often see them spiraling downward while fast asleep, or even lying motionless on the seafloor.

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Sleep

Novel Treatment for Violent Dreaming in REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

Shifting Sleep Patterns: Night Owls Can Become Early Birds

Clock-Watching Worsens Insomnia

Dream to Create: Sleep Onset Boosts Creativity

Link Between Sleep Apnea, Deep Sleep Deficit, and Brain Health Risks

Sleeping Deeply to Remember Better: Deep Sleep Could Reduce Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s

Sleep Spindles Play a Role in Soothing PTSD Anxiety and Enhancing Memory Retention

Hope for Chemo Brain: Cannabis Could Improve Sleep and Cognitive Function in Cancer Patients

Dogs with Dementia Suffer Similar Sleep Problems to Humans

Sleep Better, Live Better: Machine-Learning Method Can Predict Your Body Clock

Sleep Problems in Children With Autism Linked to Fat Molecules

Elephant Seals’ Brainwaves Reveal Surprising Sleeping Habits: Short Naps Taken During Deep Dives

Glioblastoma’s Chaos Follows Predictable Rules

One Autism Mutation Collapses the Whole Gene Network

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