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·October 7, 2025·7 min read

What You Choose to Remember Shapes Memory More Than Emotion

A new study reveals that intentional memory control—deciding what to remember or forget—is more powerful than emotional influence when forming long-term memories. Participants were more likely to recall words they were told to remember than those carrying emotional weight, even though emotion sometimes strengthened recall or caused false memories.

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·October 3, 2025·6 min read

When Mom Struggles to Bond, Babies Sleep Worse

A large Finnish study has found that mothers who struggle to bond with their infants are more likely to have children with sleep problems that persist into toddlerhood. Difficulties in bonding at eight months were linked to sleep disruptions, including frequent awakenings and trouble falling asleep, even at age two.

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·September 27, 2025·6 min read

Sleep Disorders Predict Parkinson’s or Dementia Years Ahead

Two landmark international studies show that brain biomarkers can predict whether people with REM sleep behaviour disorder (iRBD) will develop Parkinson’s disease or dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). MRI scans revealed that reduced glymphatic system function signals higher risk for Parkinson’s, while increased free water in the basal nucleus of Meynert predicts progression to DLB.

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·September 24, 2025·6 min read

Gut Microbes May Hold the Hidden Key to Why We Sleep

A new study shows that bacterial cell wall molecules, specifically peptidoglycan, are present in the brain and fluctuate with sleep cycles. This finding supports a hypothesis that sleep is not solely brain-regulated but arises from the interplay between the body and its microbiome.

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·September 23, 2025·5 min read

Brain Waves During Sleep Are Driven by Neural Excitability

New research shows that slow oscillations in the brain, which occur during deep sleep and anesthesia, are guided by neuronal excitability rather than structural anatomy. Using computational models and experiments in mice, scientists demonstrated that the most excitable brain region directs the flow of these waves, like a leader setting a trend.

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·September 10, 2025·5 min read

Cooler Nights and Brighter Days Boost Sleep in Dementia Patients

A large-scale study shows that indoor environmental changes—such as cooler bedroom temperatures at night and brighter indoor light during the day—can significantly improve sleep in people living with dementia. Researchers analyzed over 26,000 days of data using contactless sensors placed in participants’ homes.

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·September 8, 2025·3 min read

REM Sleep Reactivation Locks Memories in Place

Rare adult-born neurons in the hippocampus are reactivated during REM sleep, locking waking experiences into long-term memory. Using genetically modified mice, they found that these neurons fire in the same patterns during sleep as they did during learning.

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·August 27, 2025·3 min read

Cannabis Linked to Reduced Insomnia and Anxiety

A new study suggests cannabis-based medical products may help people with insomnia sleep better over the long term. Across 124 patients followed for up to 18 months, participants consistently reported improved sleep quality, less anxiety and depression, and a better overall quality of life.

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·August 23, 2025·5 min read

Omega-3s May Protect Against Daytime Sleepiness

A new study has identified seven blood metabolites linked to excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), a condition affecting one in three Americans. The findings show that both diet and hormones play a role, with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids associated with lower risk, and compounds like tyramine linked to higher risk.

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·August 21, 2025·5 min read

Nighttime Brain Activity Keeps Glucose Levels in Check

A new study reveals that the brain actively maintains blood sugar stability during everyday life, not just during crises. Researchers identified VMHCckbr neurons in the hypothalamus that regulate glucose by promoting fat breakdown, especially during the early hours of sleep.

This shows two people sleeping. One has a clock in the background, the other has a brain and other organs in the background, implying poor sleep may harm health.

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·July 28, 2025·5 min read

Irregular Sleep Linked to 172 Diseases

In the largest study of its kind, researchers linked irregular sleep patterns to elevated risk for 172 diseases. Using objective sleep data from actigraphy devices worn by over 88,000 people for nearly seven years, the study found that erratic bedtimes and poor circadian stability were among the most damaging traits.

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·July 23, 2025·7 min read

Inflammation Influences Cannabis’s Effects on Anxiety and Sleep

A new study shows that inflammation levels influence how cannabis affects anxiety and sleep quality. Researchers found no overall change in inflammatory markers after 4 weeks of cannabis use, but baseline inflammation moderated outcomes.

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Sleep

What You Choose to Remember Shapes Memory More Than Emotion

When Mom Struggles to Bond, Babies Sleep Worse

Sleep Disorders Predict Parkinson’s or Dementia Years Ahead

Gut Microbes May Hold the Hidden Key to Why We Sleep

Brain Waves During Sleep Are Driven by Neural Excitability

Cooler Nights and Brighter Days Boost Sleep in Dementia Patients

REM Sleep Reactivation Locks Memories in Place

Cannabis Linked to Reduced Insomnia and Anxiety

Omega-3s May Protect Against Daytime Sleepiness

Nighttime Brain Activity Keeps Glucose Levels in Check

Irregular Sleep Linked to 172 Diseases

Inflammation Influences Cannabis’s Effects on Anxiety and Sleep

Progesterone Exposure Linked to Gene Alterations in Male Brains

Reducing Visceral Fat Protects the Brain for Decades

Brain-First Hypothesis: Rethinking the Cambrian Explosion

Beyond the Gym: Why Your Brain Craves Creatine

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