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 […]
New Method for Diagnosing Sleep Disorders in Children
Research conducted at the University of Oklahoma in collaboration with the University of Tulsa has led to a new method for investigating sleep disorders in children. The tool, the first of its kind, enables healthcare professionals to screen children for multiple sleep problems simultaneously, resulting in faster assessment and more targeted treatment recommendations. The research […]
Why a Regular Sleep Pattern is Particularly Important for People Recovering from Heart Failure
People recovering from heart failure should consider improving their sleep regularity, according to a study by Oregon Health & Science University. The research team found that even moderately irregular sleep doubles the risk of another clinical event within six months. The results were published in the journal JACC Advances. A clinical event can be another […]
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