People with chronic insomnia may experience a more rapid decline in memory and thinking skills as they age—along with changes in the brain that are visible on imaging tests—than people without chronic insomnia. This is according to a study by the Mayo Clinic published in the American Academy of Neurology’s journal Neurology. How Sleep and […]
Scientists Reveal How the Timing of Breakfast Can Affect Your Life Expectancy
As we age, both the type and amount of food we consume tend to change. However, the relationship between mealtimes and our health remains largely unclear. Researchers at Mass General Brigham and their collaborators studied changes in meal times among older adults and found that meal times gradually shift with age. They also identified characteristics […]
How Light at Night Harms Your Brain, Mood, and Metabolism
In an interview with Genomic Press Innovators & Ideas, renowned neuroscientist Dr. Randy J. Nelson provides insights into his groundbreaking research on how disrupted circadian rhythms affect brain function and overall health. Published in Brain Medicine, the interview traces Dr. Nelson’s unconventional path from farm worker and autopsy assistant to one of the world’s leading […]
The Role of Stress and Depression in Insomnia and Heavy Alcohol Consumption
Insomnia and risky drinking are so closely intertwined that it is estimated that at least one-third and up to 91% of all people who suffer from sleep disorders also consume alcohol heavily. A new study suggests that perceived stress and depression play a role in the relationship between the two conditions—which is perhaps not surprising. […]
Do You Have Trouble Falling Asleep or Wake Up in the Middle of the Night? This Could Increase Your Risk of Dementia
Recent research findings add to the growing body of evidence linking sleep disorders to cognitive impairment and show significant associations between three measures of sleep disorders and the risk of developing dementia within ten years. The findings, published in Elsevier’s American Journal of Preventive Medicine, link difficulty falling asleep (taking more than 30 minutes to […]
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