A sleep-deprived brain interprets impressions negatively
Sleep loss leads to negativity bias, negative mood and impaired emotional regulation.
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Author: neurosciencenews – robotics
Date/time: 9th April 2019, 09:07
Research identifies genetic causes of poor sleep
An uncommon variant of the PDE11A gene impacts both quality and duration of sleep. Genetic regions linked to sleep quality are also associated with serotonin production. The study also reveals those with the same hip circumference and a higher waist circumference sleep less, although the effect is small.
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Author: neurosciencenews – robotics
Date/time: 6th April 2019, 03:02
Circadian clock plays unexpected role in neurodegenerative diseases
Disrupted sleep patterns may help to protect neurons in the brain in Huntington’s disease.
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Author: neurosciencenews – robotics
Date/time: 3rd April 2019, 03:02
First double-blind controlled trial of TNS shows reduced symptoms in some children with ADHD
Researchers report trigeminal nerve stimulation, administered during sleep, is both effective and safe for treating ADHD in children. The study reveals the treatment helps to reduce behavioral symptoms of ADHD and increases activity in brain circuits that modulate hyperactivity.
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Author: neurosciencenews – robotics
Date/time: 13th March 2019, 06:02
Sleeping In On the Weekend Won’t Repay Your Sleep Debt
A new study reveals that, on some health measures, yo-yo sleep schedules may be worse for you. Researchers report sleeping in on weekends can shift circadian rhythm, making it more difficult to fall asleep on Sunday nights, and whole body insulin sensitivity worsened by up to 27%.
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Author: neurosciencenews – robotics
Date/time: 1st March 2019, 03:02