Sleep
Rare sleep disorder more common than believed
Study on idiopathic hypersomnia prevalence and course.
Higher dementia risk linked to irregular sleep patterns
Sleep regularity index linked to dementia and brain volume changes.
Depression relief possible after just one sleepless night
Dopamine and mood changes due to sleep loss.
Unexpected ties: Sleep, brain insulation, and neurodegeneration
BMAL1 loss in oligodendroglia impacts myelination and sleep.
A new hormone replacement therapy appears promising in patient trials
It more closely replicates the natural circadian and ultradian rhythms of our hormones.
Brain changes from shift work and jet lag increase appetite
Altered feeding behavior due to circadian phase shifting of hormones.
Latinx middle schoolers mental health affects sleep, obesity, and habits
Heart disease and stroke risk linked to adolescent depression.
Night shift survival: Ideal nap strategy for new parents and workers
The impact of short and long naps on alertness and performance: A reanalysis.
Adjusting our body clocks can help reduce jet lag and aging effects
Peripheral clocks and aging: A minimal model.
Not getting enough sleep, whether in Seattle or anywhere else, can harm heart
Cardiovascular disease indicators and sleep irregularity: A Multi-Ethnic Study.
Brain region identified as key to conscious experience
Different brain regions involved in sustained conscious visual perception.
Tracking brain waves could reduce post-op complications
Distinctive EEG patterns indicate when a patient’s state of unconsciousness under general anesthesia is...