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Researchers found that reading from light-emitting e-readers before bed suppresses melatonin release and shifts the circadian clock, leading to longer sleep latency and reduced REM sleep. Exposure to short-wavelength-enriched blue light disrupts natural sleep patterns.
Researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center found that sleep apnea disrupts REM stage sleep, impairing spatial memory in humans. Sleep apnea can lead to longer completion times in a 3D maze, even when other sleep stages are intact.
A study found higher orexin levels in patients with moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease compared to controls. This association was also observed in relation to total tau protein levels and cognitive impairment, highlighting the potential link between orexinergic system dysregulation and AD progression.
A University of Iowa study found that sleep twitches activate the brains of mammals differently than movements made while awake. Twitches during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep comprise a different class of movement and provide evidence that sleep twitches teach newborns about their limbs.
Researchers found that increased safety signaling is associated with improved REM sleep consolidation and better management of fear conditioning in individuals with PTSD. This suggests that addressing sleep disturbances before treating daytime symptoms may lead to more beneficial outcomes for exposure-based treatments.
Scientists found a strong association between REM sleep disturbance and the development of progressive brain diseases like Parkinson's and dementia. Longitudinal imaging data showed decreased dopamine transporter density in patients with REM sleep disorder, which marked the first hints of Parkinson's disease.
Children who experience frequent nightmares before age 12 are three and a half times more likely to suffer from psychotic experiences. Night terrors also increase the risk, doubling it compared to nightmares alone.
Researchers have identified the precise causal link between neuronal activity in the lateral hypothalamus and REM sleep. Using optogenetics, they were able to induce and manipulate REM sleep in mice, providing a breakthrough in understanding sleep mechanisms and potentially leading to new therapeutic strategies.
Researchers found that patients with Auto-Activation Deficit could dream when awakened from REM sleep, even if they seemed mentally blank during the day. The dreams were simple and lacked complexity, but still demonstrated brainstem stimulation's role in generating dream imagery.
Researchers studying hibernating fat-tailed dwarf lemurs found they can go days without deep sleep during winter hibernation. This supports the idea that sleep regulates body temperature and metabolism in humans.
Researchers found that dwarf lemurs experience REM sleep at high temperatures, while ground squirrels do not, suggesting a link between temperature and metabolism. The study confirms that hibernation is not a state of dormancy but rather a unique form of sleep.
Researchers discovered baby owls spend large amounts of time in REM sleep, similar to human infants, and this changes as they age. The team also found a link between the expression of a melanism-related gene and sleep patterns, suggesting that brain development may influence adult traits.
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine have identified a specific group of cells in the brainstem critical for emotional memory processing during REM sleep. The activation of phasic pontine waves is linked to the development of long-term retention of fear extinction memory, making it a potential target for new treatments.
A novel brain mechanism has been identified that mediates the inhibition of critical breathing muscles during REM sleep, causing snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. This inhibition affects the airspace behind the tongue, leading to self-suffocation episodes, which can occur hundreds of times a night.
A new study found that sleep architecture, not just duration, affects hunger and food intake in healthy adults. Researchers discovered that shorter stages of deep sleep and less REM sleep are associated with higher hunger levels and increased calorie consumption from fat and carbohydrates.
Patients with COPD report fatigue, sleepiness, and impaired quality of life due to poor sleep quality. The study found an association between daytime hypoxemia and sleep efficiency in COPD patients.
A Weizmann Institute study found that people can learn new information while sleeping and retain it unconsciously, modifying their waking behavior. The research used a type of conditioning involving tones and odors presented during sleep, leading to responses similar to those experienced when awake.
Research reveals that smoking, head injury, and pesticide exposure may increase the risk of REM sleep behavior disorder, a rare condition where people act out their dreams. The study also found that farming work and lower education levels were associated with a higher risk of developing the disorder.
Hospital noise is a significant factor affecting quality-of-care in hospitalized patients, disrupting sleep, healing, and causing negative impacts on cardiovascular health. Research found that louder sounds are more disruptive, especially those engineered to alert, while noises like ice machines are arousing at low sound levels.
Research shows that earplugs can lower the incidence of confusion and delay cognitive disturbances in ICU patients. The use of earplugs resulted in better sleep quality, with a corresponding decrease in delirium risk by over 50%.
A Mayo Clinic study found that people with rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder are twice as likely to develop mild cognitive impairment or Parkinson's disease within four years. Researchers used the Mayo Sleep Questionnaire to diagnose probable RBD in neurologically normal individuals.
Researchers have found a brain mechanism that coordinates eye and arm movements, which may have implications for rehabilitation and prosthetics. The study used macaque monkeys to examine the neurological activity of the posterior parietal cortex, finding coherent patterns of firing in regions specialized for moving eyes or arms.
A recent study by University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers found that sleep preserves and enhances unpleasant emotional memories. Contrary to previous assumptions, sleep was associated with maintaining the strength of initial negative feelings, rather than softening their effects.
Researchers at McGill University Health Centre have developed a novel melatonin drug, UCM765, that selectively activates the MT2 receptor in the brain, leading to increased phases of deep sleep. This discovery may pave the way for effective treatments for insomnia, a common public health problem affecting millions worldwide.
Researchers at UC Berkeley found that dream sleep helps process emotional experiences, removing the edge from painful memories. During REM sleep, stress neurochemicals are suppressed, allowing the brain to connect and integrate memories in a more rational state.
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine identified a specific enzyme that regulates the wake-sleep cycle, which could lead to more effective sleep aid medications. The study found that blocking or activating this enzyme triggers an important shift in consciousness between sleep and wakefulness.
A Mediterranean diet combined with physical activity has been shown to improve some symptoms of sleep apnea, including reduced number of disturbances during REM sleep. This study found a greater adherence to the calorie-restricted diet and increased physical activity in the Mediterranean diet group compared to the prudent diet group.
Scientists successfully induced non-REM sleep in mice by controlling the activity of orexin neurons using a light-activated protein. The study provides clues to the underlying cause of narcolepsy, a disorder characterized by abnormal sleep and muscle weakness.
Researchers found that Parkinson's sufferers exhibited work and health indications eight years before diagnosis, highlighting REM sleep behavior disorder as a potential early marker. The study suggests that intervening earlier could lead to improved treatment outcomes.
Researchers found that bursts of brain waves known as 'sleep spindles' may network between key brain regions to clear a path to learning. This networking helps shift fact-based memories from the hippocampus to the prefrontal cortex, freeing up storage space for new data.
A team of researchers demonstrated that the brain predicts consequences of rapid eye movements, improving accuracy in identifying objects. This process, which precedes eye movements, speeds up subsequent actions towards targets.
Researchers found that deep sleep strengthens new memories by transferring information from the hippocampus to the neocortex. Volunteers who experienced more sleep spindles overnight were more successful in connecting new words to existing knowledge.
A new pre-operative questionnaire has been identified to help patients at risk of surgical complications. The STOP-BANG questionnaire assesses the risk of obstructive sleep apnea and is found to be effective in identifying patients with increased rates of postoperative complications.
Researchers have identified neuroimaging techniques that can predict Parkinson's disease in patients with REM sleep disturbances, enabling early neuroprotective treatment strategies. A study found that 19% of patients developed a neurodegenerative disorder within two and a half years, with 5 cases of Parkinson's disease among those sho...
Researchers found that certain stages of sleep have distinct roles in people's memory capacity, with REM sleep stage crucial for memory systems. The formation of associative networks from previously unassociated information is facilitated by changes to neurotransmitter systems during REM sleep.
A recent study found that REM sleep behavior disorder can be an early warning sign of dementia or Parkinson's disease, with some patients experiencing symptoms for up to 50 years before diagnosis. The research suggests that the brain may be actively affected by these disorders for an extended period.
A study found that playing a video game before bedtime had only a small impact on the sleep of older male teens, with no significant differences in sleep latency or physiologic arousal. However, playing the game led to a slight increase in cognitive alertness and reduced subjective sleepiness.
Researchers found that a midday nap significantly improves learning capacity by clearing the brain's short-term memory storage and making room for new information. This finding supports previous data on the negative effects of prolonged wakefulness and all-nighters on cognitive function.
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) significantly decreases the frequency of nightmare recall. The study involved 393 patients with high-frequency severe OSA and reported a decline in frequent nightmare recall as sleep apnea severity increased.
Researchers found that 71% of participants reported dreamlike mental content associated with sleepwalking or sleep terrors, often involving unpleasant emotions like fear or terror. The study also suggests that adults with these sleep disorders may be acting out dreamlike thoughts during episodes.
A study of 1,140 healthy young adults found that dream-enacting behaviors are more prevalent than previously thought. The most common behavior was 'fear,' followed by acting out emotions like anger and happiness.
A study published in the journal Sleep found that long-term alcoholism affects sleep quality and architecture, regardless of abstinence duration or sex. The findings suggest a possible permanent structural change in REM regulation mechanisms produced by long-term alcohol abuse.
A five-year study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher Dr. Uma Rao found that adolescents with shorter rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep latency are more likely to develop depression. These teens reached the REM stage earlier in their sleep cycles, indicating a greater risk for depression.
Researchers identified a mutated gene hDEC2 that allows individuals to thrive on six hours of sleep, and studied its impact on mice and fruit flies. The findings suggest that the gene modulates both sleep quantity and wakefulness-behavioral drive.
A study of 1,008 patients with obstructive sleep apnea found a significant association between REM-related OSA and type 2 diabetes, with adjusted odds ratios up to 2.8 times higher in middle-aged participants. The researchers suggest that REM-related OSA may be an early marker for type 2 diabetes, especially in women and younger patients.
A study found that napping with REM sleep decreases negative bias and increases recognition of positive emotions, making individuals more receptive to happy facial expressions. This adaptation is critical for social interactions and professional judgments.
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) show a higher prevalence of parasomnia symptoms compared to those without OSA. Researchers found that 9.5% of OSA patients experienced parasomnias, significantly higher than the general population.
Research led by UC San Diego experts suggests that REM sleep fosters creative problem-solving by stimulating associative networks. The study shows that REM directly enhances creative processing more than any other sleep or wake state, leading to significant improvements in performance.
Scientists have identified the two neural centers responsible for regulating sleep patterns, revealing that disruptions to these centers can cause jet lag. The study found that deep sleep is more closely tied to light-dark cycles, while REM sleep follows a separate internal clock, leading to a delay in adaptation to new schedules.
Researchers discovered a new way to monitor sleep and potentially diagnose sleep disorders by analyzing heart rate, revealing significant relationships between cardio-respiratory synchronization patterns and sleep stages. This technique may help clinicians diagnose sleep disorders more easily and determine optimal treatments.
A new study reveals that children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a shorter total sleep time and reduced rapid eye movement (REM) sleep compared to healthy controls. This intrinsic sleep problem may contribute to the symptoms of ADHD.
A recent study published in Neurology reveals that patients with REM sleep behaviour disorder are at a high risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. The study found that nearly half of patients with this condition develop a neurodegenerative disease within 12 years of diagnosis.
Children and adolescents who get less REM sleep are more likely to be overweight. In the study, those who were overweight slept about 22 minutes less per night compared to normal-weight individuals.
Research suggests that older adults require less sleep than younger individuals, with a decline in both the quality and quantity of sleep. This finding has implications for the treatment of insomnia in older adults, who may overestimate their need for sleep and use medications unnecessarily.
Research suggests that reduced REM sleep is associated with increased risk of being overweight in children and adolescents. According to a study, one hour less of total sleep or REM sleep increases the odds of being overweight by two- to three-fold.
A study published by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that children with Down Syndrome have more fragmented sleep and frequent awakenings compared to typically developing children. The study suggests that this may be an independent issue and may impact cognitive, behavioral, and physical growth.
A recent study has found that increased fat intake is associated with lower REM sleep, higher arousal and apnea-hypopnea indexes, and reduced sleep efficiency. Healthy adults who consume high amounts of fat before bed may experience negative effects on their sleep patterns.
A recent study found that decreased nighttime sleep time is associated with an increase in REM sleep percentage during subsequent naps. The research, which involved 24 healthy subjects, discovered that even within the normal range, reduced nightly total sleep time led to a higher proportion of REM sleep during afternoon naps.
A new type of anesthetic, ethyl carbamate or urethane, has been found to induce the full spectrum of natural sleep stages, including slow-wave sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. This breakthrough discovery allows researchers to fine-tune sleep medications and anesthetics, ultimately benefiting patients with sleep disorders.
A study published in JCSM finds no significant differences in sleep parameters between patients undergoing sleep studies in a hotel and a hospital-based sleep laboratory. Sleep architecture changes, including REM sleep latency and stage 1 sleep, were similar in both groups.