//www.koonmotors.com/news/mind_brain/insomnia/ Learn about insomnia, sleep deprivation and other sleep problems. See the latest research on causes and possible cures including new treatment options. en-us Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:18:32 EDT Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:18:32 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/mind_brain/insomnia/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231013114906.htm Self-reported sleepiness relates to poorer performance in tasks requiring vigilance, such as driving and has also been associated with reduced motivation to engage in social or physical activities. Better mood can result in more productive behavior, better job performance and higher academic achievement. Finally, higher motivation has been tied to greater productivity among working adults and higher grade-point averages in students. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:49:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231013114906.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231010133537.htm rowi十二人穿越大西洋ng boat. One of them was Ciara Burns, a scientist, who monitored her own heartbeat. Now the data was analyzed and the results were published: It turns out that the variability of the heart rate provides a lot of information about physical and mental wellbeing. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 13:35:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231010133537.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231005110805.htm Researchers play ultra-brief tones to stimulate the brain during deep sleep. This stimulation improves cardiac output and relaxation of the left ventricle. Such technology to improve cardiovascular function could be relevant both in disease treatment and competitive sports. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:08:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231005110805.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231002170907.htm Getting enough sleep has never been more difficult in today's fast-paced environment. Yet new research highlights why getting a good night’s sleep is critical to staying healthy. Their research unveils that women who struggled with getting enough sleep were at greater risk of developing hypertension, or high blood pressure. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:09:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231002170907.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231002124410.htm A new study has identified a structure in the circadian mRNA Period2 that affects the sleep-wake cycle. The results indicate how translation and post-transcriptional processes influence the body's internal clock and its impact on sleep patterns. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:44:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231002124410.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230928152348.htm Disturbances in sleep patterns and the internal biological clock are frequently associated with Parkinson's disease. However, the link between biological rhythm and neuronal degeneration remains unclear. A team investigated the destruction of neurons at different times of the day, using the fruit fly as a study model. The scientists discovered that the type of cellular stress involved in Parkinson's disease was more deleterious to neurons when it occurred at night. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:23:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230928152348.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230922110728.htm New research using ultra-high field 7 Tesla MRI, provides a better understanding of how light stimulates our brain and could provide new insights into how it works. Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:07:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230922110728.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230915105258.htm A reanalysis of studies on night shift naps reveals the ideal snoozing schedule that may help combat fatigue and drowsiness when staying up all night. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:52:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230915105258.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230912105625.htm New method can predict risks of cardiovascular disease, mortality in sleep apnea patients. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:56:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230912105625.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230911191004.htm A new study has an important message for people who consider themselves night owls. Investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, found that people with later sleep and wake times had less healthy lifestyles and were at greater risk of developing diabetes than those with early-bird sleep habits. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 19:10:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230911191004.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230911141148.htm A healthy lifestyle that involves moderate alcohol consumption, a healthy diet, regular physical activity, healthy sleep and frequent social connection, while avoiding smoking and too much sedentary behavior, reduces the risk of depression, new research has found. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:11:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230911141148.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230908161055.htm School systems aren't built for kids who fall asleep and wake up late, the so-called 'night owls,' which may help explain why this group of teens is more prone to depression. Fri, 08 Sep 2023 16:10:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230908161055.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907105845.htm Aripiprazole enhances the entrainment to external light-dark cycles by weakening the synchronization between neurons in the central circadian clock, thereby improving the symptoms of circadian rhythm sleep disorders. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:58:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907105845.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906143429.htm Not only does a lack of sleep make you feel awful, research has shown it impairs the brain. What's more, sleep loss over long periods can even increase risk for Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases. Researchers want to understand how sleep deprivation causes this harm. In a new study, a team working with mice has identified a protective protein whose level declines with sleep deprivation, leading to neuronal death. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:34:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906143429.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131909.htm The time it takes for boys to fall asleep remains the same between 10 and 12 years of age, according to new research. With these new findings, families and clinicians can expect that before the age of 12, children's sleep problems may be better explained by social and behavioral factors. Treatments of sleep problems in this age group may therefore focus on night-time fears, bedtime schedules and improving children's sleep environment. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:19:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131909.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131847.htm A study of more than 83,000 questionnaires by women ages 50-79, found more than 25% developed irregular heart rhythms, known as atrial fibrillation, which may increase their risk for stroke and heart failure. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:18:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131847.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130004.htm New research, using objective measures of sleep rather than subjective reports, has shown that not only do people in Asia go to sleep later and have shorter sleep, they also have lower sleep quality than those in other parts of the world. Additionally, their sleep during the work week is more variable and they do not extend their sleep as much at the weekend. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:00:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130004.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829124717.htm Sleep is a critical part of a child's overall health, but it can also be an important factor in the way they behave. According to a new study, getting enough sleep can help children combat the effects of stressful environments. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:47:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829124717.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828162332.htm 研究表明,在任何给定的早晨,大约40便士ercent of the working population recalls its dreams. New research shows that when dreams are first recalled, people often draw connections between their dreams and waking lives, and the connections they draw alter how they think, feel and act at work. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:23:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828162332.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122623.htm Researchers make progress in developing a digital biomarker that detects early signs of Alzheimer's disease in brainwave patterns using a simple 'wearable' headband at night. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:26:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122623.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821153213.htm New results suggest that intermittent fasting could be an effective treatment approach for Alzheimer's disease. Mice fed on a time-restricted schedule had better memory and less accumulation of amyloid proteins in the brain compared to controls. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:32:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821153213.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114403.htm Struggling with a teenager who refuses to ditch digital devices at night and wakes up grumpy? Boarding school could be the answer. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:44:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114403.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817163943.htm New animal research suggests that little-studied brain cells known as astrocytes are major players in controlling sleep need and may someday help humans go without sleep for longer without negative consequences such as mental fatigue and impaired physical health. The study found that activating these cells kept mice awake for hours when they would normally be resting, without making them any sleepier. The researchers said their findings open up the possibility of future interventions that could target astrocytes to mitigate the negative consequences of prolonged wakefulness. which would benefit the productivity, safety, and health of shift workers and others who work long or odd hours. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:39:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817163943.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130735.htm Whether it's work or play that prevents us from getting enough shut-eye during the week, assuming we can make up for it by sleeping in over the weekend is a mistake. New research led by Penn State reveals that cardiovascular health measures, including heart rate and blood pressure, worsen over the course of the week when sleep is restricted to five hours per night, and attempting to catch up on sleep over the weekend is insufficient to return these measures to normal. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:07:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130735.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808151250.htm Poor time management skills, particularly in organization, can lead to poor sleep quality for college students. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:12:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808151250.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807121944.htm As we start to edge out of winter, improving our diet and boosting our exercise start to appear on our agenda. But, when it comes to encouraging a healthier lifestyle, it may surprise you that artificial intelligence could be your best friend. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:19:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807121944.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230804123712.htm How people feel about their sleep has a greater impact on their well-being than what sleep-tracking technology says about their sleep quality, research has found. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:37:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230804123712.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230802003415.htm New research has found irregular sleep patterns are associated with harmful bacteria in your gut. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:34:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230802003415.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230728113414.htm New Alzheimer's research suggests that enhanced light sensitivity may contribute to 'sundowning' -- the worsening of symptoms late in the day -- and spur sleep disruptions that contribute to the disease's progression. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:34:14 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230728113414.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230728113321.htm Infants who nap a lot have smaller vocabularies and poorer cognitive skills -- according to new research. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:33:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230728113321.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230722004656.htm New mothers can expect sleep deprivation in the first few years of baby's life. But too little sleep can take a toll on the health of both mother and child. A new study looks at maternal and infant sleep patterns, identifying predictors and providing recommendations for instilling healthy habits. Sat, 22 Jul 2023 00:46:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230722004656.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230721113111.htm Around one third of people with heart disease suffer from sleep problems. A team now shows that heart diseases affect the production of the sleep hormone melatonin in the pineal gland. The link between the two organs is a ganglion in the neck region. The study demonstrates a previously unknown role of ganglia and points to possible treatments. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:31:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230721113111.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230714114804.htm Scientists have discovered that the genes required for learning, memory, aggression and other complex behaviors originated around 650 million years ago. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 11:48:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230714114804.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230713141922.htm Research has shown quality sleep can help bolster resilience to depression and anxiety. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:19:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230713141922.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711133131.htm Mania, in which mood and energy level are extremely elevated for at least a week, and hypomania, which is less severe and lasts at least four days, are the defining features of bipolar spectrum disorders (BSD) and can be the most disruptive symptoms. A new study now identifies a signature of risk for developing future mania or hypomania. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:31:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711133131.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230707153826.htm Researchers have uncovered a potential mechanism in humans that explains how and why deep-sleep brain waves at night are able to regulate the body's sensitivity to insulin, which in turn improves blood sugar control the next day. It's an exciting advance because sleep is a modifiable lifestyle factor that could now be used as part of a therapeutic and painless adjunct treatment for those with high blood sugar or Type 2 diabetes. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 15:38:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230707153826.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705194620.htm A new study looked at cognitive function over 10 years in 8,958 people aged 50 and over in England. The research team investigated how different combinations of sleep and physical activity habits might affect people's cognitive function over time. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:46:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705194620.htm //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/2023/06/230601155923.htm New research provides the first physiological evidence from inside the human brain supporting the dominant scientific theory on how the brain consolidates memory during sleep. Further, deep-brain stimulation during a critical time in the sleep cycle appeared to improve memory consolidation. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:59:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230601155923.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/2023/05/230504094948.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/2023/05/230503200454.htm How are you sleeping? A new study has found the transition from daylight saving time to standard time, when one hour is gained overnight, was associated with a brief increase in sleep disorders such as difficulty going to sleep or staying asleep, but there was no such association when an hour is lost in the change from standard time to daylight saving time. The study also found a small difference in the amount of sleep people get depending on the season. Wed, 03 May 2023 20:04:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230503200454.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230503085340.htm A new study shows that sleep spindles, brief bursts of brain activity occurring during one phase of sleep and captured by EEG, may regulate anxiety in people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Wed, 03 May 2023 08:53:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230503085340.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/2023/04/230426210428.htm New research from a multidisciplinary team helps to illuminate the mechanisms behind circadian rhythms, offering new hope for dealing with jet lag, insomnia and other sleep disorders. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 21:04:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230426210428.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/2023/04/230420135404.htm A recent study on Spotify data reveals which types of music are used to help listeners focus while studying and fall asleep. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:54:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230420135404.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/2023/03/230330102139.htm Both cluster headache and migraine have strong links to the circadian system, the internal clock that regulates body processes, according to a meta-analysis. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:21:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230330102139.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230328145459.htm Sleep scientists' analyses show associations between early classes, less sleep, poor attendance and reduced grade point average. Studies in secondary and junior college students have shown that later start times can have positive impacts on grades. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:54:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230328145459.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230324135223.htm Your circadian rhythm doesn't just govern your sleeping schedule; it can also impact cancer development, diagnosis, and treatment. Researchers discuss the role of circadian rhythms in tumor progression and spread and describe how we could better time when patients are tested for cancer and when they receive therapies to improve diagnostic accuracy and improve treatment success. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:52:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230324135223.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230316114126.htm 每晚睡眠少于5个小时联系起来d 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/2023/03/230308084352.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