Although the general benefits of a good night’s sleep are well established, one-third of American adults do not get a sufficient amount of sleep. Recent research sheds new light on the extensive effects of sleep on the brain, as well as the harms caused by sleep loss. The studies were presented at Neuroscience 2017, the …
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Getting too much sleep may increase the risk for heart disease in older women, early research suggests. In a new study, researchers analyzed information from more than 3,000 older women in the United States who wore a fitness tracker-like device called an ActiGraphic, which measures activity as well as sleep, for one week. Participants were …
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ANAHEIM, California — Using the weekend to catch up on sleep may not be good for heart health, a new study suggests. The study, presented Tuesday at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions, included more than 21,000 older female health care professionals without a history of cardiovascular disease or cancer. Those who spent two or …
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An international team led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Helmholtz Center has carried out a large genome-wide association study on the genetic causes of restless legs syndrome (RLS). They discovered 13 new genetic risk variants and identified underlying candidate biological processes. Patients with RLS experience a strong urge to move at …
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Once upon a time, insomniacs counted sheep. Today, they take melatonin. Referred to by scientists as the “hormone of darkness,” melatonin is naturally produced by a gland in the brain at night, but it can also be purchased at any major drugstore. Millions of Americans take it, whether swallowing it in pill form, spritzing it on their …
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(WMAR) – Did you know that men often sleep better than women? Sometimes it’s genetic, more often than not, it’s because women often have sleep issues that go undiagnosed and untreated. Dr. Rachel Salas, specializes in sleep disorders at Johns Hopkins. She says women are at a greater risk for insomnia, restless leg syndrome and …
Over the years, science has delved into the nature and function of sleep. Although there are plenty of unanswered questions, slowly, slumber is giving up its secrets. One role that sleep seems to play a part in is the consolidation of memories. And although rapid eye movement (REM) sleep has long been considered important, non-REM (NREM) sleep has gained more interest recently. …
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Staying up until the early hours of the morning with friends. Skipping sleep to prepare for an exam. These are fairly standard aspects of student life for many young people. But these sorts of all-nighters pale in comparison to the stunt Randy Gardner pulled when he was 17. “You don’t need sleep. That was the …
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You undoubtedly realize that sleep is important, if for no other reason than you’ve experienced the grogginess and detrimental productivity effects firsthand after a night of little to no sleep. You probably also realize that a chronic lack of sleep is bad for your health, making you vulnerable to other illnesses and conditions. However, there’s still much that …
It’s Worse Than We Thought: 3 New Revelations in Sleep Health Read More »
There are many types of sleeping disorders affecting the quality of life of more than 20 million Americans and quite possibly shortening their lives. One of the areas of sleep disorders is obstructive sleep apnea. It is a very common and potentially life-threatening medical disorder that prevents airflow during sleep. Sleep apnea occurs when tissue …