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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
Direct Evidence Of Role Of Sleep In Memory Formation Is Uncovered
A research team has
pinpointed for the first
time the mechanism that
takes place during sleep
that causes learning and
... > full story
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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 -
Night Beat, Overtime and a Disrupted Sleep Pattern Can Harm Officers' Health
November 17, 2009 — A police officer who works the night shift, typically from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., already is at a disadvantage when it comes to getting a good "night's" sleep. Add frequent overtime to that schedule, and ... > full story -
Women With Asthma Feel Worse, Swedish Study Finds
November 9, 2009 — Women with asthma are more anxious, find it harder to sleep and are more tired during the day than their male counterparts, but nevertheless tend to be better at following their treatment, reveals ... > full story -
Sleep Apnea Therapy Improves Golf Game
November 5, 2009 — A new study finds that golfers with obstructive sleep apnea who received nasal positive airway pressure for their disorder improved their daytime sleepiness scores and lowered their golf handicap by ... > 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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