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·December 15, 2017·4 min read

To Sleep or Not to Sleep: The Complex Genetic Network Behind Sleep Duration

NIH researchers have identified a set of genes they believe could explain why some people need more, or less, sleep that others. The findings could help to develop new treatments for a variety of sleep disorders from insomnia to narcolepsy.

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·December 5, 2017·3 min read

Lithium Chloride Blunts Brain Damages Linked to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

A new study from researchers at NYU Langone reveals a single dose a lithium chloride, a drug used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, may help to reduce sleep, memory and learning problems associated with fetal alcohol syndrome.

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·December 5, 2017·5 min read

Restless Sleep May Be an Early Sign of Parkinson’s

People who suffer from REM sleep behavior disorder are at increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease and dementia as they age, a new study reports. Researchers report RBD causes a lack of dopamine in the brain, and this can contribute to the development of neurodegenerative diseases.

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·December 1, 2017·5 min read

Teens Get More Sleep When School Starts Later

A slightly later start time for school could mean teens are able to get the amount of sleep their bodies need, researchers report.

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·December 1, 2017·4 min read

Brain Still ‘Connected’ During Non-REM Sleep

Contrary to a popular theory, researchers discover the brain remains connected during non-REM sleep. The study reports not all forms of communication within the cerebral cortex are disrupted during this sleep phase.

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·December 1, 2017·3 min read

Cannabis Linked to Bipolar Symptoms in Young Adults

Researchers reveal a link between adolescent cannabis use and an increased risk of bipolar symptoms, including hypomania.

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·November 30, 2017·3 min read

Recurring Nightmares Could Reflect Your Daily Frustrations

Do you have recurring nightmares where you are being attacked, chased or falling? Researchers report your dreams may be a reflection of frustrations you experience in daily life.

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·November 29, 2017·6 min read

Synthetic Cannabis-Like Drug Reduces Sleep Apnea

Dronabinol, a drug that contains a synthetic version of the molecule tetrahydrocannabinol, appears to be both safe and effective in treating obstructive sleep apnea, a new study reports.

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·November 27, 2017·5 min read

Spacing Out After a Late Night? Here’s Why

Researchers reveal sleep deprivation can disrupt neural communication. This can lead to mental lapses which affect memory and visual perception.

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·November 27, 2017·4 min read

Holding Infants, Or Not, Can Leave Traces on Their Genes

Children who experienced higher levels of distress and less physical contact had a lower epigenetic age than those who were picked up and held more frequently, researchers report. Lower epigenetic age, researchers note, may impede a child's ability to thrive.