It is actually possible to sleep too much. A study led by researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center (UT Health San Antonio) shows that nine or more hours of sleep per night are associated with poorer cognitive performance. This is even more true for people with depression. The findings were derived from […]
Sleep Apnea During REM Seep is Associated with Brain Changes Linked to Memory
According to a study published online in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes low oxygen levels during sleep, is associated with the degeneration of brain regions related to memory. The study found that the changes in the brain were strongly related to the extent […]
Biological “Clocks” are Crucial for Muscle Health and Accelerated Aging in Shift Workers
Muscle cells have their own internal clock, and according to new research, disrupting this clock through shift work can have profound effects on the aging process. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) provides further evidence of the harmful effects of shift work on health. Disrupted Muscle Clock in […]
Adolescents People Who Sleep Longer Perform Better in Cognitive Tasks
Young people who sleep longer—and go to bed earlier—than their peers tend to have better brain function and perform better on cognitive tests. This is what researchers from the UK and China have found. However, the study of young people in the US also showed that even those with better sleep habits did not get […]
Severity of Heart Attack and Circadian Rhythm: What is the Connection?
The molecular mechanism responsible for the varying severity of heart attacks depending on the time of day has been uncovered by researchers at UTHealth Houston. This could pave the way for innovative treatments that adapt to the natural circadian rhythm. The results of the study were published in Nature. How the Time of Day Affects […]
