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Exploring the connection: Diet, sleep patterns, and blood pressure in young individuals

The relationship between dietary and sleep rhythms and blood pressure (BP) levels in children.

6 Nov 2023

Science says teens need more sleep. So why is it so hard to start school later?

High school classes start so early around this city that some kids get on buses at 5:30 in the morning.

6 Nov 2023

SSRIs show promise in easing post-COVID struggles, Dutch study reveals

Dutch study finds SSRIs significantly alleviate post-COVID syndrome symptoms, offering promising treatment avenues and shedding light on neurobiological mechanisms at play.

5 Nov 2023

Avocado a day may keep diabetes at bay, suggests nutritional biomarker study

New research in The Journal of Nutrition links avocado consumption with lower diabetes risk, revealing specific metabolomic biomarkers that indicate potential for reduced fasting glucose and insulin levels.

5 Nov 2023

Decoding long COVID, pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and management

Comprehensive review unravels the complexities of long COVID, spanning pathophysiology to management strategies, and underscores the need for targeted therapies and early diagnosis.

5 Nov 2023

Nutrition and aging: A two-way relationship

With so much hype in the media about miracle diets and nutritional supplements, one is invariably tempted to look for a single, food-based magic bullet that will increase the likelihood of living a longer, healthier life.

3 Nov 2023

Scientists determine structure of key protein in neuronal communication

Neurons talk to each other using chemical signals called neurotransmitters. Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have drawn on structural biology expertise to determine structures of vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2), a key component of neuronal communication.

2 Nov 2023

Tips for women to protect their heart health during menopause

Medical experts note that hormone and body composition changes during the transition to menopause can increase the risk of developing heart disease after menopause.

2 Nov 2023

Influence of healthy lifestyle habits on chronic disorders

The health benefits of regular exercise, a healthy diet, and adequate sleep.

2 Nov 2023

Does the percentage of slow-wave sleep decline with aging, and are intra-individual declines associated with dementia risk?

Researchers investigated whether slow-wave sleep (SWS) proportions reduced as individuals aged and whether intra-individual decreases were linked to dementia risk.

1 Nov 2023

Managing menopause: The 2023 toolkit for healthcare practitioners

The authors of the revised 2023 Toolkit extracted key recommendations from professional guidelines and positions as well as consensus statements on menopause and related conditions that have emerged since 2014.

1 Nov 2023

Late nights and skipping breakfast linked to increased heart disease risk, especially in men

Late sleepers who skip breakfast face elevated risk for metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease, especially in men, according to a large-scale study. The effects vary by age and gender, pointing to the complex interactions between sleep patterns, eating habits, and heart health.

30 Oct 2023

Enhancing deep sleep in older years could stave off dementia

As little as 1 per cent reduction in deep sleep per year for people over 60 years of age translates into a 27 per cent increased risk of dementia, according to a study which suggests that enhancing or maintaining deep sleep, also known as slow wave sleep, in older years could stave off dementia.

30 Oct 2023

Cardiovascular-related deaths due to extreme heat expected to increase between in the United States

Cardiovascular-related deaths due to extreme heat are expected to increase between 2036 and 2065 in the United States, according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health.

30 Oct 2023

Research reveals both protective and harmful gut microbiota associated with sleep apnea risk

The causal relationship between gut microbiota, associated metabolites, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

30 Oct 2023

Machine learning sheds light on mental health challenges faced by HCWs during COVID-19 pandemic

Machine learning reveals unique mental health struggles among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the urgent need for specialized support. The study analyzed therapy transcripts to show how healthcare professionals faced distinct challenges, including heightened anxiety and depression.

29 Oct 2023

Is sleep apnea the missing link between high blood pressure and Alzheimer's?

Researchers explore the links between non-dipper hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and Alzheimer's disease (AD). They find that OSA may cause non-dipper hypertension, a condition that exacerbates AD symptoms, but also note that treating OSA can mitigate hypertension and potentially slow AD progression.

29 Oct 2023

New insights into how menopause affects women’s lives, health, workplaces

A sweeping new paper on menopause by a UVA Health expert and collaborators highlights the profound and sometimes surprising effects the “change of life” can have on women’s lives, health, workplaces and even finances.

28 Oct 2023

Can the planetary health diet save your life and the planet? Study finds mixed results

Adhering to a Planetary Health Diet (PHD), which emphasizes plant-based foods, was found to reduce risks of chronic diseases and death among Chinese Singaporeans, according to a new study. However, while higher PHD scores were linked to a 7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, they also resulted in increased land and water usage

26 Oct 2023

Researchers to develop machine models to predict cardiometabolic risks in young people

A researcher at Binghamton University, State University of New York will lead a $2.5 million project from the National Institutes of Health to develop machine models to identify and predict cardiometabolic risks in adolescents and young adults.

26 Oct 2023

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

Exploring the connection: Diet, sleep patterns, and blood pressure in young individuals

Science says teens need more sleep. So why is it so hard to start school later?

SSRIs show promise in easing post-COVID struggles, Dutch study reveals

Avocado a day may keep diabetes at bay, suggests nutritional biomarker study

Decoding long COVID, pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and management

Nutrition and aging: A two-way relationship

Scientists determine structure of key protein in neuronal communication

Tips for women to protect their heart health during menopause

Influence of healthy lifestyle habits on chronic disorders

Does the percentage of slow-wave sleep decline with aging, and are intra-individual declines associated with dementia risk?

Managing menopause: The 2023 toolkit for healthcare practitioners

Late nights and skipping breakfast linked to increased heart disease risk, especially in men

Enhancing deep sleep in older years could stave off dementia

Cardiovascular-related deaths due to extreme heat expected to increase between in the United States

Research reveals both protective and harmful gut microbiota associated with sleep apnea risk

Machine learning sheds light on mental health challenges faced by HCWs during COVID-19 pandemic

Is sleep apnea the missing link between high blood pressure and Alzheimer's?

New insights into how menopause affects women’s lives, health, workplaces

Can the planetary health diet save your life and the planet? Study finds mixed results

Researchers to develop machine models to predict cardiometabolic risks in young people

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

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