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New Clue to Cause of Human Narcolepsy
July 3, 2013 — Researchers have found that an excess number of brain cells that produce the chemical histamine may cause the loss of other cells that produce hypocretin, the neuropeptide that keeps us awake, ... > full story -
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A Good Night's Sleep Increases the Cardiovascular Benefits of a Healthy Lifestyle
July 2, 2013 — A good night's sleep can increase the benefit of exercise, healthy diet, moderate alcohol consumption and non-smoking in their protection against cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to results of ... > full story -
Long Term Night Shifts Linked to Doubling of Breast Cancer Risk
July 1, 2013 — Working night shifts for 30 or more years doubles the risk of developing breast cancer, and is not confined to nurses as previous research has indicated, a new study ... > full story -
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It's About Time: Disrupted Internal Clocks Play Role in Disease
July 1, 2013 — Researchers have a possible explanation why some alcoholics develop liver disease: Disrupted circadian rhythms can push those vulnerable over the edge to disease. Mice whose internal clocks were out ... > full story -
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Getting a Good Night's Sleep Is a Nightmare for Many Americans
June 29, 2013 — Summer means more hours of daylight and for many, it contributes to trouble falling asleep. More than 40 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorders, resulting in $18 billion in cost to ... > full story -
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Late Bedtimes and Less Sleep May Lead to Weight Gain in Healthy Adults
June 28, 2013 — A new study suggests that healthy adults with late bedtimes and chronic sleep restriction may be more susceptible to weight gain due to the increased consumption of calories during late-night ... > full story -
Pre-Existing Insomnia Linked to PTSD and Other Mental Disorders After Military Deployment
June 28, 2013 — New research found military service members who have trouble sleeping prior to deployments may be at greater risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety once they ... > full story -
Helping SAD Sufferers Sleep Soundly
June 27, 2013 — Researchers report that individuals with seasonal affective disorder -- a winter depression that leads to loss of motivation and interest in daily activities -- have misconceptions about their sleep ... > full story -
Tired and Edgy? Sleep Deprivation Boosts Anticipatory Anxiety
June 26, 2013 — Researchers have found that a lack of sleep, which is common in anxiety disorders, may play a key role in ramping up the brain regions that contribute to excessive worrying. The results suggest that ... > full story -
Symptoms of Prader-Willi Syndrome Associated With Interference in Circadian, Metabolic Genes
June 25, 2013 — Researchers have found that Prader-Willi syndrome -- a genetic disorder best known for causing an insatiable appetite that can lead to morbid obesity -- is associated with the loss of non-coding ... > full story
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