Unknown sleep disorders are sleep problems for which no clear cause can initially be identified. Those affected sleep poorly, wake up frequently, feel exhausted in the morning or experience unusual nocturnal symptoms – and yet, after initial examinations, neither organic diseases nor typical sleep disorders such as sleep apnoea, restless legs or hormonal changes can […]
Most people who have ever pulled an all-nighter are familiar with this feeling of “exhaustion and overexcitement.” Although the body is extremely tired, the brain feels euphoric, dazed, and almost dizzy. Neurobiologists at Northwestern University were the first to discover what causes this “punch-drunk” effect. In a study, the researchers induced mild, acute sleep deprivation […]
New findings suggest that people who do not seek treatment for obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) can reduce this risk by improving sleep quality and maintaining a constant airflow throughout the night. The study was published in JAMA Neurology and analyzed […]
You might think that summer is healthier. The sun is shining, we get plenty of vitamin D, and the days are long. However, research findings from the University of Copenhagen suggest that winter eating habits are better for our metabolic health than summer eating habits, at least if you are a mouse. Researchers studied the […]
People who sleep poorly are more likely than others to have a brain that appears older than it actually is. This is the result of a comprehensive study by the Karolinska Institute. Increased inflammatory activity in the body could partly explain this correlation. Poor sleep is associated with dementia, but it is unclear whether unhealthy […]
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