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·June 28, 2019·3 min read

Pink noise boosts deep sleep in mild cognitive impairment patients

Short pulses of pink noise played during slow-wave sleep can help improve memory consolidation for those with mild cognitive impairment.

This shows a brain with tau deposits marked

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·June 27, 2019·8 min read

Disrupted sleep in one’s 50s, 60s raises risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Sleep disruptions during middle age may be a potential biomarker for developing Alzheimer's disease later in life. Researchers found those who experienced sleep problems in their 40s and 50s had more amyloid beta accumulation in their brains later in life. Those whose sleep problems started in their 50s and 60s had increased levels of tau. Additionally, higher levels of tau were discovered in the brains of those who lacked synchronized brain waves associated with a good night's sleep.

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·June 26, 2019·2 min read

The secret of autobiographical memory is in assembly of cells

The size and shape of neural assemblies, and not the strength of signals processed by neurons or the order in which they fire, is the most critical element of recording episodic memory.

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·June 24, 2019·5 min read

Settling the debate on serotonin’s role in sleep

Serotonin produced by the raphe is critical for sleep in both mice and zebrafish. The firing of neurons in the raphe and the release of serotonin may help the brain build up better sleep pressure. The results may explain why some sleep-related side effects of antidepressants increase serotonin in the brain.

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·June 20, 2019·5 min read

How to train your brain to have lucid dreams

A sleep researcher shares the secrets for training your brain to experience lucid dreams.

This shows brain scans of the hippocampus during sleep

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·June 17, 2019·3 min read

Sleep history predicts late-life Alzheimer’s pathology

Your sleep history during middle age may predict Alzheimer's pathology later in life. A decrease in sleep quality between 50 and 70 years of age is associated with higher levels of tau and amyloid beta in the brain. Changes in brain activity and quality of sleep could be a biomarker for Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 11, 2019·5 min read

Sleeping with artificial light at night associated with weight gain in women

Exposure to artificial light while sleeping is associated with weight gain and an increased risk of obesity in women. Compared to those who slept without artificial light, those who slept with television or light on were 17% more likely to have an 11 pound or more increase in weight.

This shows a teddy bear sitting at a computer late at night

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·June 10, 2019·4 min read

Night owls can ‘retrain’ their body clocks to improve mental well-being and performance

Simple lifestyle alterations can help reset the circadian clock, leading to improved mental and physical health for those who have trouble getting to sleep at night.

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·June 9, 2019·2 min read

Study links poor sleep with poor nutrition

A retrospective analysis finds a correlation between sleep disorders and a lack of essential vitamins and minerals.

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·June 7, 2019·3 min read

High levels of rare gut bacteria may be linked to restless legs syndrome

Findings from a small sample study link small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) to restless leg syndrome.

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·June 5, 2019·4 min read

Study links irregular sleep patterns to metabolic disorders

Irregular sleep patterns have been linked to an increased risk of developing metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity.

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·June 5, 2019·3 min read

Sleeping for too little or too long linked to poorer memory

Sleep duration can have a negative impact on memory skills and reaction time. While the effects of sleep deprivation are well documented, researchers report sleeping for longer than the recommended 7 to 8 hours per night is associated with more errors in memory recall and slower reaction times, with each additional hour of sleep impacting performance more.

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Sleep

Pink noise boosts deep sleep in mild cognitive impairment patients

Disrupted sleep in one’s 50s, 60s raises risk of Alzheimer’s disease

The secret of autobiographical memory is in assembly of cells

Settling the debate on serotonin’s role in sleep

How to train your brain to have lucid dreams

Sleep history predicts late-life Alzheimer’s pathology

Sleeping with artificial light at night associated with weight gain in women

Night owls can ‘retrain’ their body clocks to improve mental well-being and performance

Study links poor sleep with poor nutrition

High levels of rare gut bacteria may be linked to restless legs syndrome

Study links irregular sleep patterns to metabolic disorders

Sleeping for too little or too long linked to poorer memory

Menopause Blood Protein Signature Tied to Dementia Risk

Prenatal Vitamin C Shields Infants From Negative Emotions

Brain Circuit Pruned to Make Wild Foxes Friendly

Single-Dose Psilocybin Lacks Lasting Behavioral Effects

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