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High School Students Test Best With 7 Hours of Sleep at Night
New research finds that 16-
to 18-year-olds perform
better academically when
they shave about two hours
off what current guidelines
prescribe. ... > full story
Nap-Deprived Tots May Be Missing out on More Than Sleep
A new study indicates missed
naps by toddlers leads to
more anxiety, less joy and
interest and a poorer
understanding on how to
solve problems. ... > full story
Dreaming Takes the Sting out of Painful Memories, Research Shows
They say time heals all
wounds, and new research
indicates that time spent in
dream sleep can help.
Researchers have found that
... > full story
Brain Cells Responsible for Keeping Us Awake Identified
Researchers have identified
the group of neurons that
mediates whether light
arouses us and keeps us
awake, or not. They report
... > full story
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Sleep Deprivation Tied to Increased Nighttime Urination in Preadolescence
February 1, 2012 — A new study sheds light on why some children may need to urinate more often during the rest cycle. Researchers found sleep deprivation caused healthy children, ages 8-12, to urinate significantly ... > full story -
Sleep Apnea Linked to Silent Strokes, Small Lesions in Brain
February 1, 2012 — People with severe sleep apnea may have an increased risk of silent strokes and small lesions in the brain, according to a small ... > full story -
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Lack of Sleep Makes Your Brain Hungry
January 18, 2012 — New research shows that a specific brain region that contributes to a person’s appetite sensation is more activated in response to food images after one night of sleep loss than after one night ... > full story -
Obese Nurses More Stressed, Less Active
January 13, 2012 — Job stress and shift work have a lot more to do with obesity among nurses than previously thought, according to a new ... > full story -
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Sleep Disorders Common Among Police Officers
December 20, 2011 — A survey of police officers indicated that about 40 percent have a sleep disorder, which was associated with an increased risk of adverse health, safety and performance outcomes, according to a new ... > full story -
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Secrets of the 'Sleep Hormone': Discovery Leads to Novel Melatonin Drug With Potential to Treat Insomnia
December 13, 2011 — Scientist have made a major breakthrough by unraveling the inner workings of melatonin, also known as the "sleep hormone." The research reveals the key role played by the melatonin receptor in the ... > full story -
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Innovative Approaches Help Sleep Apnea Sufferers Benefit from CPAP
December 1, 2011 — People with obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to stick to prescribed treatment when a partner or parent is involved with their treatment, according to a team of sleep ... > full story -
Study Debunks Stereotype That Men Think About Sex All Day Long
November 28, 2011 — Men may think about sex more often than women do, but a new study suggests that men also think about other biological needs, such as eating and sleep, more frequently than women do, as well. And the ... > full story -
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The ABCC9 of Sleep: A Genetic Factor Regulates How Long We Sleep
November 24, 2011 — Researchers have shown that ABCC9, a known genetic factor in heart disease and diabetes, also influences the duration of sleep in humans. This function is evolutionarily conserved as knock-out of the ... > full story -
Physical Activity Impacts Overall Quality of Sleep
November 22, 2011 — People sleep significantly better and feel more alert during the day if they get at least 150 minutes of exercise a week, a new study ... > full story
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