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·February 22, 2019·5 min read

Split and Continuous Sleep in Teens Impacts Cognition and Glucose Levels Differently

Researchers report different sleep schedules with the same amount of total sleep time impact the teenage brain differently. Those who nap in the afternoon, but sleep less at night, have higher levels of blood glucose than those who sleep longer at night, the study reports.

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·February 20, 2019·4 min read

Exercise in Morning or Afternoon to Shift Your Body Clock Forward

A new study reports the time of day at which you exercise can shift your body clock. The findings suggest exercise could counter the negative health effects associated with shift work and jet lag.

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·February 17, 2019·5 min read

Identifying Brain Patterns of Consciousness

Researchers shed light on the neural networks that appear to govern human consciousness.

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·February 16, 2019·5 min read

Brain Connections That Disadvantage Night Owls Revealed

A new MRI study reveals those who get to sleep and wake up late have lower resting brain connectivity in regions associated with the maintenance of consciousness. Researchers report the reduced brain connectivity is linked to poorer attention, slower reactions and increased daytime sleepiness.

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·February 13, 2019·5 min read

Chronic Inflammation in Middle Age May Lead to Thinking and Memory Problems Later

Researchers report those who experience chronic inflammation during middle may be at increased risk of developing cognitive and memory disorders during old age.

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·February 13, 2019·4 min read

Drinking and Drug Use Dreams During Recovery Linked to More Severe Addiction History

A new study reports relapse dreams are more common in those with severe clinical histories of addiction. Researchers say the frequency of these relapse dreams decrease as the brain and body adapt to abstinence.

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·February 12, 2019·4 min read

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Inflammation and Organ Dysfunction

A new study makes the case that obstructive sleep apnea should be viewed as a low grade chronic inflammatory disease.

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·February 12, 2019·4 min read

How Sleep Helps to Fight Infection

Researchers report sleep can help immune cells attach to targets and help fight infection. The study reveals how sleep assists the body in fighting infections, whereas conditions like chronic stress can make the body more susceptible to illness.

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·February 1, 2019·3 min read

Newly Discovered Gene Governs Need for Sleep When Sick

Researchers have identified a single gene that increases the need for sleep when we are fighting sickness. NEMURI helps fight infections with its antimicrobial activity, and is secreted by neurons to drive prolonged sleep during infection.

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·January 31, 2019·4 min read

Sleep Apnea Creates Gaps in Life Memories

Researchers report people with sleep apnea have trouble recalling details of autobiographical memories, putting them at greater risk of developing depression.

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·January 31, 2019·5 min read

Learning New Vocabulary During Sleep

A new study reveals taking a short daytime nap can help to consolidate learning and memory of new foreign words.

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·January 29, 2019·4 min read

Shedding Light on the Body Clock’s Link to Mental Health and Disease

According to a new study, those who are genetically predisposed to be early risers have a lower risk of developing psychiatric conditions, such as depression and schizophrenia, as well as having better over all health. In contrast to other studies, researchers did not find a strong link between circadian rhythm and diseases such as obesity or diabetes.