by Stacy Pigott, University of Arizona Credit: CC0 Public DomainA new study by researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences identified a link between poor sleep and migraine attacks that suggests improving sleep health may diminish migraine attacks in people with migraine. Many people with migraine report having sleeping disorders, including insomnia, trouble falling...
Findings could lead to new approaches for Alzheimer’s, other neurological conditions by Marta Wegorzewska GETTY IMAGESResearchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that brain cell activity during sleep is responsible for propelling fluid into, through and out of the brain, cleaning it of debris. There lies a paradox in sleep....
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Muenchen (LMU)Sleep helps consolidate our memory of complex associations, thus supporting the ability to complete memories of whole events. Researchers had known for some time that sleep consolidates our memories of facts and episodic events. However, the research to date has concentrated mainly on simple associations – that is to say, connections between elements,...
by University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (Penn Nursing), recently published in Innovation in Aging, has shown promising results in improving the quality of life (QOL) and sleep quality in individuals living with memory problems. The research delves into the efficacy of a...
Two sleep experts offer advice for parents and caregivers of teenage children who can’t seem to get enough sleep. Sleep problems among teenagers are common: While most teens need 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night, research shows that the vast majority of US teenagers get far less. Sleep deprivation among teens can threaten...
By Paul McClure A new study has provided the first direct evidence to explain the function of sleep Depositphotos Researchers have combined physics and biology in a study that provides the first direct evidence explaining why we sleep. Viewing the brain like a biological computer whose resources are drained during waking, they demonstrated that sleep resets...
Written by Jill Barat, PharmD | Reviewed by Sarah Gupta, MD Key takeaways: If you’ve found yourself tossing and turning at night or waking up in the wee hours unable to go back to sleep, you’re not alone. About 30% of adults deal with insomnia. Natural supplements are a popular treatment option. But is there...
Written by Ana Gascon Ivey | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD Key takeaways: Insomnia is defined as difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. If you wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep, you may have insomnia.If you awaken and are unable to drift off after 10 to 15 minutes,...
Written by Cheyenne Buckingham, BS | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH Published on June 12, 2023 Key takeaways: The burning sensation of acid reflux can be particularly painful when you’re lying down — so much so that it can wake you up. Apart from medication, you can make your sleeping situation a bit more...
by Ingrid Fadelli, Medical Xpress The recorded signal reveals when neurons fire. Credit: Christian Burkert / Volkswagen-Stiftung / Universität Bonn. Past neuroscience studies have shown that while humans are sleeping, the brain remains highly active, consolidating memories and removing toxins accumulated during waking hours. While memory consolidation during sleep is a widely documented phenomenon, the...
