//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/sleep_disorders/ Sleeping disorder information. Learn about insomnia and sleep disorders like sleep walking, snoring, sleep apnea and other sleep problems. en-us Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:46:29 EDT Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:46:29 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/sleep_disorders/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230616161903.htm Fathers can make a huge difference in whether an infant is breastfed and placed to sleep safely, according to a recent survey of new fathers. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 16:19:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230616161903.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230530125400.htm In a new study, researchers have investigated how junk food affects sleep. Healthy participants consumed an unhealthier as well as a healthier diet in a randomized order. After the unhealthier diet, the quality of the participants' deep sleep had deteriorated, compared with those who had followed the healthier diet. Tue, 30 May 2023 12:54:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230530125400.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230525141409.htm Experts say medication commonly used to treat insomnia may also be a therapeutic option for the condition known as REM sleep behavior disorder. Thu, 25 May 2023 14:14:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230525141409.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230525141332.htm Researchers found that, in neurons that produced the neuropeptide NMS, the interaction between molecules SIK3 and HDAC4 has a critical role in sleep regulation through both the length of the circadian period and sleep homoeostasis. Given the similarities among different mammals, new information about how the circadian system works in mice could lead to new treatments for sleep and circadian rhythm disorders in humans. Thu, 25 May 2023 14:13:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230525141332.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230516115525.htm Watching the clock while trying to fall asleep exacerbates insomnia and the use of sleep aids, according to new research -- and a small change could help people sleep better. Tue, 16 May 2023 11:55:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230516115525.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230509122020.htm Researchers have found that the drug solriamfetol is the most effective treatment for excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) for people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Tue, 09 May 2023 12:20:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230509122020.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230504094948.htm Deep sleep, also known as non-REM slow-wave sleep, can act as a 'cognitive reserve factor' that may increase resilience against a protein in the brain called beta-amyloid that is linked to memory loss caused by dementia. Thu, 04 May 2023 09:49:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230504094948.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230501143012.htm As major airline officials predict another record summer air travel season, a new analysis has found that exposure to even moderate levels of airplane noise may disrupt sleep, building upon a growing body of research on the adverse health effects of environmental noise. People who were exposed to airplane noise at levels as low as 45 dB were more likely to sleep less than 7 hours per night. For comparison, the sound of a whisper is 30 dB, a library setting is 40 dB, and a typical conversation at home is 50 dB. Mon, 01 May 2023 14:30:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230501143012.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230424162854.htm A new machine-learning method could help us gauge the time of our internal body clock, helping us all make better health decisions, including when and how long to sleep. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:28:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230424162854.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230420110128.htm Two doses of an FDA-approved sleeping pill reduced levels of Alzheimer's proteins in a small study of healthy volunteers. The study hints at the potential of sleep medications to slow or stop the progression of Alzheimer's disease, although much more work needs to be done to confirm the viability of such an approach. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:01:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230420110128.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230413011820.htm As a four-day work week is trialed in countries across the globe, health researchers say they're 'all in' when it comes to a long weekend, especially as new empirical research shows that the extra time off is good for our health. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 01:18:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230413011820.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230330172135.htm Researchers report that the flow of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain is linked to waking brain activity. The study demonstrates that manipulating blood flow in the brain with visual stimulation induces complementary fluid flow. The findings could impact treatment for conditions like Alzheimer's disease, which have been associated with declines in cerebrospinal fluid flow. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:21:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230330172135.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230330102105.htm A novel drug is showing promise for alleviating both heart failure and the sleep apnea associated with it. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:21:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230330102105.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230316114126.htm Sleeping less than five hours a night is associated with a 74% raised likelihood of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD) compared with seven to eight hours. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:41:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230316114126.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230315143829.htm Sleep quality is much more significantly linked to quality of life over time than sleep duration or 'social jetlag,' according to a new study. Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:38:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230315143829.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230313121003.htm We all know how important sleep is for mental health, but a meta-analysis found that getting good shut-eye also helps our immune systems respond to vaccination. The authors found that people who slept less than six hours per night produced significantly fewer antibodies than people who slept seven hours or more, and the deficit was equivalent to two months of antibody waning. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:10:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230313121003.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230310103411.htm Pregnant women should dim the lights in their home and turn off or at least dim their screens (computer monitors and smartphones) a few hours before bedtime to reduce the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus, a new study shows. Women who developed gestational diabetes in the multisite study had greater light exposure in the three hours before sleep onset. They did not differ in their light exposure during daytime or sleep or in their activity levels compared to those who did not develop it. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 10:34:11 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230310103411.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230308084352.htm Having trouble sleeping? A new study examines the link between poor sleep and cardiovascular disease-free life expectancy. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:43:52 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230308084352.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230306143443.htm Adding to the growing body of evidence on sleep disturbances and cognitive impairment, new research finds significant links between three measures of sleep disturbance and the risk for developing dementia over a 10-year period. The results associate sleep-initiation insomnia (trouble falling asleep within 30 minutes) and sleep medication use with higher risk for developing dementia. The investigators also found that people who reported having sleep-maintenance insomnia (trouble falling back to sleep after waking) were less likely to develop dementia over the course of the study. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:34:43 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230306143443.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230303175844.htm People who had higher scores for sleep health -- based on regularity, satisfaction, alertness, timing, efficiency and duration -- during a 12-month weight loss program were more likely to follow the caloric intake and exercise components of the program in comparison to peers who scored lower for sleep health. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:58:44 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230303175844.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230303105221.htm Changes in our REM sleep patterns could potentially be used to diagnose the severity of epilepsy, a new study has suggested. Researchers showed that astrocytes -- star-shaped glial cells that control the local ionic and metabotropic environment of the brain -- exhibit an acid response with REM sleep in mice. They theorize that the acid response could be the underlying drive for specific information processing and generating plasticity during sleep. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:52:21 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230303105221.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230224135111.htm Getting good sleep can play a role in supporting your heart and overall health -- and maybe even how long you live -- according to new research. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:51:11 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230224135111.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230224135108.htm People who suffer from insomnia were 69% more likely to have a heart attack compared to those who didn't have the sleep disorder during an average nine years of follow-up, according to new research. In addition, when looking at sleep duration as an objective measure of insomnia, researchers found that people who clocked five or fewer hours of sleep a night had the greatest risk of experiencing a heart attack. People with both diabetes and insomnia had a twofold likelihood of having a heart attack. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:51:08 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230224135108.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230216161943.htm The so-called isolated REM-sleep behavior disorder is a condition that can provide an indication of Parkinson's disease well in advance. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:19:43 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230216161943.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230206130640.htm Women who followed most aspects of a healthy lifestyle, including healthy body weight, not smoking, regular exercise, adequate sleep, high quality diet, and moderate alcohol consumption, had about half the risk of long COVID compared with women without any healthy lifestyle factors, according to a new study. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:06:40 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230206130640.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230203105327.htm There is a correlation between traffic noise and risk of developing tinnitus, researchers have found. They point to a vicious cycle involving stress reactions and sleep disturbance as a potential cause. If you live near a busy road, it may increase your stress levels and affect your sleep. When we are under stress and sleep poorly, we may be at a higher risk of developing tinnitus. Fri, 03 Feb 2023 10:53:27 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230203105327.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230131101917.htm 适当的睡眠至关重要的维护od health, and vice versa -- a healthy lifestyle has been found to improve sleep quality. To better examine the relationship between physical activity and sleep, a team of researchers conducted a comprehensive study among middle-aged Japanese people. By outlining the factors improving sleep quality, this line of research can hopefully help in preventing sleep-related disorders. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 10:19:17 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230131101917.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230131101833.htm A new study shows that sleep medications increase the risk of dementia in whites. But the type and quantity of the medication may be factors in explaining the higher risk. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 10:18:33 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230131101833.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230130112408.htm An innovative technique finds seminal fluid protein transferred from male to female fruit flies during mating changes the expression of genes related to the fly's circadian clock. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:24:08 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230130112408.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230127131137.htm 一项新的研究显示显著的改善only sleep quality, but also in improved autonomic nervous system function using a closed-loop, acoustic stimulation neurotechnology. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:11:37 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230127131137.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230124192559.htm Researchers present the first evidence of 12-hour cycles of gene activity in the human brain. The study also reveals that some of those 12-hour rhythms are missing or altered in the postmortem brains of patients with schizophrenia. 星期二,2023年1月24日19:25:59 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230124192559.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230117110505.htm A simple nasal spray significantly reduced snoring and breathing difficulties in children and halved the number needing to have their tonsils removed, according to a new study. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 11:05:05 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230117110505.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230110191412.htm Using a predictive genomics approach called variant-to-gene mapping, Texas A&M biologist Alex Keene and colleagues prove the gene Pig-Q is associated with sleep regulation in humans, flies and zebrafish. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 19:14:12 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230110191412.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221223103424.htm People sleep less in mid-adulthood than they do in early and late adulthood, finds a new study. Fri, 23 Dec 2022 10:34:24 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221223103424.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221219094858.htm 科学家的透光率来衡量eyelids when the eyes are closed, and found that perceived closed-eye brightness is significantly stronger than previously reported. The influence of color was also observed, with red light perceived as brighter and blue light perceived as darker. Additionally, there were significant differences between experimental participants; for some, their perception of brightness barely differed between open- and closed-eye conditions. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 09:48:58 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221219094858.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221212140707.htm A study measuring the sleep patterns of students found that students fell asleep later in the evening and woke up later in the morning during winter. Students also received less natural light exposure during the winter, when daylight hours on the campus are limited and the skies are notoriously overcast. The researchers believe this lack of daytime light exposure triggered the delayed winter bedtimes by 'pushing back' (or delaying) their natural circadian cycle. Getting outside in the morning, even on cloudy days, is the best way to prevent this circadian delay, they say. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:07:07 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221212140707.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221212140635.htm Researchers have identified a signaling pathway that regulates sleep. By studying genetic mutations in mice, they were able to show that an enzyme called histone deacetylase 4 (HDAC4), which is known to suppress gene expression, plays a key role in regulating the amount and depth of sleep. Further experiments revealed that this regulatory signaling in the excitatory neurons of the cortex and hypothalamus regulates sleep quantity and quality, respectively. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:06:35 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221212140635.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221212140501.htm Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is almost always accompanied by fatigue, a massive tiredness that is described by the vast majority of patients as the most distressing symptom. In a recent scientific study, a research group identified light therapy as a promising non-drug treatment option: patients included in the study showed a measurable improvement after just 14 days of use. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:05:01 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221212140501.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221208114821.htm A drug in development for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has shown promising results, after researchers tested the treatment in people for the first time. Designed to prevent the narrowing or collapse of the upper airways during sleep, a key factor in OSA, the treatment could prove to be a potential alternative for certain people with OSA to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines, which can only be tolerated by about half of all OSA sufferers. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:48:21 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221208114821.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221202112517.htm 随着圣诞海son starts to ramp up, researchers are reminding people to prioritize a good night's sleep as new research shows that a troubled sleep may be associated with risk factors for type 2 diabetes. Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:25:17 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221202112517.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221129143811.htm If you're blaming your genes for morning sluggishness, think again. A new study finds that genetics plays a minor role in morning alertness. Instead, test subjects were most alert after sleeping longer and later than typical for them, exercising the previous day, and eating a low sugar breakfast high in complex carbohydrates, with only moderate amounts of protein. It's also important to pay attention to how your blood glucose levels respond after a meal. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:38:11 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221129143811.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221129112857.htm Researchers have found that cells in the rat hippocampus -- a brain region that is essential for making memories -- are specifically organized into small clusters when fear-based memories are formed. Furthermore, when rats slept after a learning period, they had improved memory and stabilized cluster formation in the hippocampus. A better understanding of memory formation at the cellular level may contribute to improvements in the care of patients with memory-related disorders. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 11:28:57 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221129112857.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221110144027.htm People living with HIV have a significantly delayed internal body clock, consistent with the symptoms of jet lag, according to new findings. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:40:27 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221110144027.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221109151939.htm The death of a loved one, financial or food insecurity, or a newly developed disability were some of the strongest predictors of whether a patient hospitalized for COVID-19 would experience symptoms of long COVID a year later. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:19:39 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221109151939.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221104134547.htm Night owls may be looking forward to falling back into autumn standard time but a new study has found Daylight Saving Time may also suit morning types just fine. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 13:45:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221104134547.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221101195628.htm Researchers explore a noninvasive, drug-free treatment that offers hope for healing from the severe symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Tue, 01 Nov 2022 19:56:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221101195628.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221031091351.htm In a new study with obese mice, researchers say they have added to evidence that specialized channel proteins are possible therapeutic targets for sleep apnea and similar abnormally slow breathing disorders in obese people. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:13:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221031091351.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221019090724.htm Researchers have evaluated an expanded measure of cardiovascular health (CVH) that includes sleep as an eighth metric, in relation to cardiovascular disease risk. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:07:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221019090724.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221018220538.htm Getting less than five hours of sleep in mid-to-late life could be linked to an increased risk of developing at least two chronic diseases, finds a new study. Tue, 18 Oct 2022 22:05:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221018220538.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221018131133.htm A team led by researchers has developed a powerful computational tool for understanding brain health and disease, providing an enhanced way of characterizing the activity of the brain during sleep. Tue, 18 Oct 2022 13:11:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221018131133.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221012163515.htm New research provides clues to falling fast asleep -- or lying wide awake. Studying fruit flies, researchers found that brain neurons adapt to help the flies stay awake despite tiredness in dangerous situations and help them fall asleep after an intense day. The findings could lead to new approaches to treating insomnia and improving sleep quality in people. Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:35:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221012163515.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221010115348.htm Some smart home technology could help curb opioid overdose. A pilot study showed that a set of noninvasive home sensors could provide accurate information about overnight restlessness and sleep problems for people recovering from opioid use disorder. Disrupted sleep is a major complaint of people trying to quit highly addictive opioids. Although methadone is effective at reducing cravings and withdrawal, it is often prescribed once daily and adjusting for the proper dosage can take time. In the meantime, treatments can wear off during the night, returning withdrawal symptoms and pain -- which increases the risk of resuming drug use and accidental overdose. Researchers found the home sensors matched other monitoring methods for sleep disturbance about 89% of the time. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 11:53:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221010115348.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221006121209.htm Targeting a condition suffered by nearly a billion people worldwide, a new study has shown a drug previously used to treat depression can reduce obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity. While not yet identifying a cure, the authors say the study opens up further avenues for the development of future drug treatments targeted at the huge number of people unable to tolerate current sleep apnea therapies, such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines. Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:12:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221006121209.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221004121942.htm Acetaminophen use during pregnancy is associated with sleep and behavior problems consistent with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new study. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:19:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221004121942.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221004104955.htm Researchers used accelerometers to study how the 24-hour movement behaviors, i.e. sleep, sedentary behavior, light physical activity and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity change in relation to each other when a person retires. The results show an increase in the amount of sleep, which contributed to decreased amount of physical activity. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:49:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221004104955.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221003141357.htm Newly published research sheds light on how adolescents can get more shut-eye. Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:13:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221003141357.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220929132646.htm People with the inherited disorder myotonic dystrophy (DM) often experience excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue, as well as altered responses to anesthetics that can put them at risk for complications when hospitalized. Researchers now have evidence from a mouse model of DM's central nervous system symptoms, indicating a link to the inhibitor neurotransmitter GABA -- and a potential remedy. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:26:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220929132646.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220921104752.htm Chronic, insufficient sleep can negatively affect immune cells, which may lead to inflammatory disorders and cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. More specifically, consistently losing an hour and a half of sleep a night potentially increases the risk. The study also shows catching up on sleep doesn't reverse possible negative effects on cellular level. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 10:47:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220921104752.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220920100754.htm 你是早起的人还是一个夜猫子吗?我们的活动patterns and sleep cycles could influence our risk of diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. New research has found wake/sleep cycles cause metabolic differences and alter our body's preference for energy sources. The researchers found that those who stay up later have a reduced ability to use fat for energy, meaning fats may build-up in the body and increase risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:07:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220920100754.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220916112517.htm The first study to treat moderate-to-severe eczema in infants and children 6 months to 5 years old with a biologic drug rather than immune-suppressing medications shows the drug was highly effective in reducing the signs and symptoms of eczema. More than half of children had at least a 75% reduction in signs of eczema and itch. Kids slept through night for first time instead of scratching. Parents saw children's personalities change as they were able to lead a normal life. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:25:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220916112517.htm