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·November 6, 2021·6 min read

Restoring Normal Sleep Reduces Amyloid-Beta Accumulation in Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease

Restoring normal sleep patterns by activating the thalamic reticular nucleus with chemogenetics reduced the accumulation of amyloid-beta plaques in the brains.

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·November 6, 2021·5 min read

Sleeping Longer Than 6.5 Hours a Night Associated With Cognitive Decline

Older adults who sleep less than 4.5 hours, or more than 6.5 hours per night and who experience sleep disruptions are at greater risk of cognitive decline, researchers report.

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·November 3, 2021·2 min read

Is Children’s Reading Ability Affected by Their Sleep?

A new study reveals a link between sleep and reading ability in children. Children who experienced sleep problems had lower performance outcomes on tests of reading than their peers who slept well.

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·October 29, 2021·4 min read

Better Grades and Improved Well-Being Linked to Sleep Quantity and Consistency

Students who consistently sleep the optimal eight hours per night perform better on tests and report higher personal satisfaction than their peers who have more disrupted sleep patterns.

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·October 27, 2021·4 min read

Initiative to Improve Sleep and Clearance of the Brain

A new study aims to assess the usefulness of a new technology that could speed up and enhance the clearing of metabolic waste via the glymphatic system as a person sleeps.

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·October 26, 2021·6 min read

Dragging Your Feet? Lack of Sleep Affects Your Walk

Insufficient sleep can negatively affect walking, specifically how we control stride and gait. Those who experienced a lack of sleep demonstrated less control when they walked.

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·October 20, 2021·6 min read

Hit the Sleep Sweet Spot to Keep Brain Sharp

Too much or too little sleep were both linked to increased risk of cognitive decline, researchers report.

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·October 19, 2021·3 min read

Brain Activation in Sleeping Toddlers Shows Memory for Words

Scanning the brains of sleeping toddlers, researchers found the hippocampus is activated as memories for new words are formed. The findings suggest the hippocampus plays an important role in the formation of new word memories.

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·October 19, 2021·3 min read

In Your Face: Children’s Expressions Tell the Story of Poor Sleep

For children, emotional facial expressions could reveal whether they had a good night's sleep. Researchers found emotional expressivity following sleep restrictions could also forecast later life social problems.

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·October 18, 2021·3 min read

Reactivating Memories During Sleep Improves Motor Skills

Performance of newly acquired motor skills can be improved by reactivating memories during sleep, a new study finds.

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·October 16, 2021·4 min read

Why Do We Wake Around 3am and Dwell On Our Fears and Shortcomings?

Researchers investigate why many of us wake in the middle of the night and dwell on our fears.

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·October 12, 2021·5 min read

Mental Illness Associated With Poor Sleep Quality

People diagnosed with mental health disorders are more likely to report poor sleep quality, including sleep disturbances and problems falling back to sleep, than the general population.