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Scientists Measure Dream Content for the First Time: Dreams Activate the Brain in a Similar Way to Real Actions
October 28, 2011 — The ability to dream is a fascinating aspect of the human mind. However, how the images and emotions that we experience so intensively when we dream form in our heads remains a mystery. Up to now it ... > full story -
Mood, Cognition and Sleep Patterns Improve in Alzheimer's Patients After Cataract Surgery, Study Finds
October 25, 2011 — Researchers in France have found that patients with mild Alzheimer's disease whose vision improved after cataract surgery also showed improvement in cognitive ability, mood, sleep patterns and other ... > full story -
Insomnia Could Moderately Raise Your Heart Attack Risk, Study Suggests
October 24, 2011 — Having trouble sleeping? If so, you could have a moderately higher risk of having a heart attack, according to new research. In a recent study, the risk of heart attack in people with insomnia ranged ... > full story -
Alarm Clock Monitors Brain and Wakes You in a Time Window When You Will Rouse Easily
October 20, 2011 — Researchers have developed an alarm clock that monitors your brain activity and triggers its alarm within a time window you set in advance but only when your brain is in a more easily roused state ... > full story -
Adolescents Who Sleep Better Score Higher in Math and Physical Education
October 20, 2011 — A new study has shown that teenagers having an average sleep pattern -- six to nine hours of sleep per night -- score higher in school, especially in physical ... > full story -
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Shift Work in Teens Linked to Increased Multiple Sclerosis Risk
October 18, 2011 — Researchers from Sweden have uncovered an association between shift work and increased risk of multiple sclerosis (MS). Those who engage in off-hour employment before the age of 20 may be at risk for ... > full story -
Guidelines Expanded for Infant Sleep Safety and SIDS Risk Reduction
October 18, 2011 — In an updated policy statement and technical report, the American Academy of Pediatrics is expanding its guidelines on safe sleep for babies, with additional information for parents on creating a ... > full story -
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New Study Reinforces Need for Continued Infant Sleep Campaigns to Prevent SIDS
October 17, 2011 — New research reinforces the need for continued public education programs that encourage parents to place their infants to sleep in the supine (back) position in a safe crib or bassinet, to prevent an ... > full story -
Sleep Disruption for Breastfed Babies Is Temporary, Study Finds
October 17, 2011 — While breastfed babies initially awaken more during the night for feedings, their sleep patterns -- falling asleep, staying asleep and total sleep time -- stabilize in later infancy and become ... > full story -
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Melatonin Delays Onset, Reduces Deaths in Mouse Model of Huntington’s Disease
October 11, 2011 — Melatonin, best known for its role in sleep regulation, delayed the onset of symptoms and reduced mortality in a mouse model of Huntington's disease, say researchers. Their findings show for the ... > full story
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