
Disruption Of Circadian Rhythms Affects Both Brain And Body, Mouse Study Finds
A new study has found that
chronic disruption of one of
the most basic circadian
(daily) rhythms -- the
day/night cycle -- leads to
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Fighting Sleep: Researchers Reverse Cognitive Impairment Caused By Sleep Deprivation
A research collaboration of
biologists and
neuroscientists has found a
molecular pathway in the
brain that is the cause of
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Scientists Develop Nasal Spray That Improves Memory
Good news for
procrastinating students: a
nasal spray developed by
scientists promises to give
late night cram sessions a
major boost, if a good
... > full story

Gene Variation That Lets People Get By On Less Sleep Transferred To Create Insomniac Mice
Sleep experts have
identified a genetic
variation in humans, which
the scientists also
developed in mouse models,
... > full story
- Disruption Of Circadian Rhythms Affects Both Brain And Body, Mouse Study Finds
- Fighting Sleep: Researchers Reverse Cognitive Impairment Caused By Sleep Deprivation
- Scientists Develop Nasal Spray That Improves Memory
- Gene Variation That Lets People Get By On Less Sleep Transferred To Create Insomniac Mice
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Sounds Can Penetrate Deep Sleep and Enhance Associated Memories Upon Waking
November 20, 2009 They were in a deep sleep, yet sounds, such as a teakettle whistle, somehow penetrated their slumber. The 25 sounds were reminders of earlier spatial learning, though the research participants were ... > full story -
Faulty Body Clock May Make Kids Bipolar
November 13, 2009 Malfunctioning circadian clock genes may be responsible for bipolar disorder in children. Researchers found four versions of the regulatory gene RORB that were associated with pediatric bipolar ... > full story -
Teeth Grinding Linked To Sleep Apnea; Bruxism Prevalent In Caucasians With Sleep Disorders
November 5, 2009 New research has found that nearly 1 in 4 patients with OSA suffers from nighttime teeth grinding. This seems to be especially more prevalent in men and in Caucasians compared with other ethnic ... > full story -
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Coffee And Nighttime Jobs Don't Mix, Study Finds
November 4, 2009 Night-shift workers should avoid drinking coffee if they wish to improve their sleep, according to recent research. A new study has found the main byproduct of coffee, caffeine, interferes with sleep ... > full story -
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Sleep Deprivation Can Negatively Affect Information Processing
November 2, 2009 A new study shows that sleep deprivation causes some people to shift from a more automatic, implicit process of information categorization (information-integration) to a more controlled, explicit ... > full story -
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Sleep Disturbances Improve After Retirement
November 2, 2009 A new study shows that retirement is followed by a sharp decrease in the prevalence of sleep disturbances. Findings suggest that this general improvement in sleep is likely to result from the removal ... > full story -
Pain Thresholds Linked To Inflammation And Sleep Problems In Arthritis Patients
November 2, 2009 Despite recent advances in anti-inflammatory therapy, many rheumatoid arthritis patients continue to suffer from pain. Researchers have found that inflammation is associated with heightened pain ... > full story -
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Surgery Is An Option For Some Patients Hoping To Get A Good Night's Rest, Study Finds
October 13, 2009 According to new research, a form of surgery called uvopalatopharyngoplasty is effective for treating certain patients who suffer from sleep apnea, one of the most common sleep ... > full story -
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Working Overnights By Physicians Not Linked To Significantly Increased Risk Of Complications
October 13, 2009 Attending surgeons and obstetricians/gynecologists who worked nighttime hours did not have a significantly greater rate of complications for procedures performed the next day, but having less than ... > full story -
Chronic Pain Treatments Work Better Together, Says Anesthesiologist
October 4, 2009 People who suffer from debilitating neuropathic pain may get more relief and sleep better by combining two commonly-prescribed ... > full story
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