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Learn That Tune While Fast Asleep: Stimulation During Sleep Can Enhance Skill Learning
June 24, 2012 — Want to nail that tune that you've practiced and practiced? Maybe you should take a nap with the same melody playing during your sleep, new provocative research suggests. The research grows out of ... > full story -
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Sleep Improves Functioning in Parkinson’s Patients, but Reasons Remain Elusive
June 21, 2012 — Some Parkinson's patients report that their motor function is better upon awakening in the morning, which is contrary to what would be expected after a night without medication. This phenomenon, ... > full story -
The Role of Dopamine in Sleep Regulation
June 19, 2012 — A group of Spanish researchers has discovered a new function of the neurotransmitter dopamine in controlling sleep regulation. Dopamine acts in the pineal gland, which is central to dictating the ... > full story -
'No-Sleep Energy Bugs' Drain Smartphone Batteries
June 13, 2012 — Researchers have proposed a method to automatically detect a new class of software glitches in smartphones called "no-sleep energy bugs," which can entirely drain batteries while the phones are not ... > full story -
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Real-Life Exposure to Violence Disrupts a Child's Sleep Habits
June 13, 2012 — Violence in a child's world impacts sleep, new research shows. The result is measurable, affected by the severity of the violence and can last over time. The more severe the violence, the more sleep ... > full story -
Sleep Times Influenced by Race, Ethnicity and Country of Origin
June 13, 2012 — Two new studies report sleep disparities among Americans based on racial and ethnic background. Study One looked at 400,000 national survey responses and found Americans born in the US are more ... > full story -
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Obesity, Depression Found to Be Root Causes of Daytime Sleepiness
June 13, 2012 — Three new studies conclude that obesity and depression are the main culprits making Americans excessively sleepy while awake. Researchers examined a random population sample of 1,741 adults and ... > full story -
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New Studies Show Connection Between Sleepiness and Pro-Athlete Careers
June 12, 2012 — Two new studies have uncovered a link between a pro athlete's longevity and the degree of sleepiness that athlete experiences in the daytime. They show that less-sleepy football players remained with ... > full story -
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In the Hospital, the Noisy Hospital, the Patient Sleeps Tonight?
June 11, 2012 — According to a new study there are certain noises in a common hospital setting that can disrupt sleep. Such disruption can negatively affect brain activity and cardiovascular ... > full story -
Intensive Mobile Phone Use Affects Young People's Sleep
June 11, 2012 — Young adults who make particularly heavy use of mobile phones and computers run a greater risk of sleep disturbances, stress and symptoms of mental ... > full story
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