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Consumption of chocolate is associated with lower atrial fibrillation risks, study finds

A study published online in the journal Heart found that regular consumption of chocolate may be associated with a lower risk of developing irregular heart rhythm, atrial fibrillation (heart flutter).

24 May 2017

Sleep disturbances, long and short duration of sleep may increase risk of dementia and lung cancer

Difficulties in initiating or maintaining sleep at middle-age are associated with an increased risk of dementia, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

24 May 2017

Strategy-based brain training changes cortical thickness, neural connectivity in adults with TBI

A recent study from the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas shows that a certain type of instructor-led brain training protocol can stimulate structural changes in the brain and neural connections even years after a traumatic brain injury.

23 May 2017

Obstructive sleep apnea linked to increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may increase the risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF), according to new research presented at the ATS 2017 International Conference.

22 May 2017

Sleep disorders have different symptoms and effects in men and women, study finds

A new study suggests that men and women are affected differently by sleep disorders. Results show that women are more likely than men to have more severe symptoms of depression, trouble sleeping at night, and excessive daytime sleepiness.

22 May 2017

Women with obstructive sleep apnea may be at increased risk for pregnancy complications

Women with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) appear to be at greater risk for serious pregnancy complications, longer hospital stays and even admission to the ICU than mothers without the condition, according to a new study of more than 1.5 million pregnancies presented at the ATS 2017 International Conference.

22 May 2017

Causal connection between deep sleep and learning efficiency

For the first time, researchers of the University of Zurich and Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have demonstrated the causal context of why deep sleep is important to the learning efficiency of the human brain.

22 May 2017

Research finds high prevalence of undiagnosed sleep disorders among African Americans

African Americans with sleep apnea and insomnia are rarely diagnosed with either problem, even when the severity of the two sleep disorders are likely to affect their health, according to new research presented at the ATS 2017 International Conference.

22 May 2017

Exposure to air pollution may disturb good night's sleep

High levels of air pollution over time may get in the way of a good night's sleep, according to new research presented at the ATS 2017 International Conference.

22 May 2017

Exposure to blue light increases athletes' performance during the final spurt

Athletes often have to compete late in the evening, when they are no longer able to perform at their best. As reported in the journal Frontiers in Physiology, however, researchers from the University of Basel have shown that athletes who are exposed to blue light before competing can significantly increase their performance in the final spurt.

19 May 2017

Study examines how noise of mechanical heart valve affects patients' sleep

Nearly one-quarter of patients with a mechanical heart valve say it disturbs their sleep, according to research presented today at EuroHeartCare 2017.

19 May 2017

Innovative T-shirt monitors wearer's respiratory rate in real time

Researchers at Université Laval's Faculty of Science and Engineering and its Center for Optics, Photonics, and Lasers have created a smart T-shirt that monitors the wearer's respiratory rate in real time.

18 May 2017

Researchers discover neurons that help fruit flies to balance sleep and sex

Sleep is important, but if there is something more important or interesting to do -- for example, taking care of a baby, finishing a grant proposal before a deadline, or reading a fascinating book -- we may stay up late.

18 May 2017

Study shows that humans reprocess recent memories in sleep

Sleep helps us to retain the information that we have learned during the day. We know from animal experiments that new memories are reactivated during sleep.

17 May 2017

History of sleep: what was normal?

We used to sleep in two phases, with a first sleep and then a second sleep. Arguably from time immemorial to the nineteenth century, the dominant pattern of sleep in Western societies was biphasic, whereby most preindustrial households retired between 9 and 10pm, slept for 3 to 3 ½ hours during their “first sleep,”

17 May 2017

Fennel effective in management of postmenopause symptoms, study shows

Fennel, an anise-flavored herb used for cooking, has long been known for its health benefits for a variety of issues, including digestion and premenstrual symptoms.

17 May 2017

UB researchers explore potential side effects of stimulant drug on people without ADHD

New research from the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions that explored the potential side effects of the stimulant drug Ritalin on those without ADHD showed changes in brain chemistry associated with risk-taking behavior, sleep disruption and other undesirable effects.

16 May 2017

New analysis examines link beween sleep duration and cardiometabolic risk in young children

How many hours a day young children (1-3 years) sleep does not appear to affect their cardiometabolic risk (CMR) at ages 3-8, based on an assessment of factors including blood pressure and cholesterol and blood glucose levels.

15 May 2017

Mild blast-induced concussion can lead to worse outcomes in military service members, study finds

According to a new study in JAMA Neurology, U.S. military service members who endured a mild concussion after blast injury while deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan may continue to experience mental health symptoms as well as decreases in quality of life for at least five years after their injury.

11 May 2017

Virtual reality support group could be effective option for older adults who have lost a spouse

As the U.S. population ages, it's estimated that half of women older than 65 are widows, while one-sixth of men of the same age have lost their spouses.

10 May 2017

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

Consumption of chocolate is associated with lower atrial fibrillation risks, study finds

Sleep disturbances, long and short duration of sleep may increase risk of dementia and lung cancer

Strategy-based brain training changes cortical thickness, neural connectivity in adults with TBI

Obstructive sleep apnea linked to increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation

Sleep disorders have different symptoms and effects in men and women, study finds

Women with obstructive sleep apnea may be at increased risk for pregnancy complications

Causal connection between deep sleep and learning efficiency

Research finds high prevalence of undiagnosed sleep disorders among African Americans

Exposure to air pollution may disturb good night's sleep

Exposure to blue light increases athletes' performance during the final spurt

Study examines how noise of mechanical heart valve affects patients' sleep

Innovative T-shirt monitors wearer's respiratory rate in real time

Researchers discover neurons that help fruit flies to balance sleep and sex

Study shows that humans reprocess recent memories in sleep

History of sleep: what was normal?

Fennel effective in management of postmenopause symptoms, study shows

UB researchers explore potential side effects of stimulant drug on people without ADHD

New analysis examines link beween sleep duration and cardiometabolic risk in young children

Mild blast-induced concussion can lead to worse outcomes in military service members, study finds

Virtual reality support group could be effective option for older adults who have lost a spouse

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