Articles tagged with Sleep Disorders
A Johns Hopkins University undergraduate has located the brain region that processes sounds while people sleep. The frontal lobe responds to both primary and secondary auditory activation, suggesting a role in vigilance functions during sleep.
Researchers found that patients with bereavement-related depression had decreased natural killer cell counts after disrupted sleep. The study provides direct evidence of the stress-immune relationship and highlights the importance of good sleep for maintaining health in the elderly.
Researchers identified two critical periods of high error rates: before dawn and mid-afternoon. By understanding these patterns, workplaces can design jobs that exploit human strengths while protecting against attentional lapses caused by sleep deprivation.
Lax and permissive parenting styles are strongly associated with sleep disturbances in children. Children with intense negative temperament characteristics and behavioral problems during the day are more likely to experience sleep problems.
A new study reveals that hospital noise significantly disrupts the sleep of elderly patients in critical care units. The research found a strong correlation between peak sound levels and sleep arousals, with many patients spending hours awake at night.