Articles tagged with Sleep Deprivation
A new study found that nurses get nearly an hour and a half less sleep before work days compared to days off, negatively impacting patient care and safety. The researchers suggest that healthcare leaders can implement evidence-based scheduling strategies to address this issue.
A new study published in Nature and Science of Sleep found that individuals with chronic sleep-onset insomnia who pulled an all-nighter performed up to twice as badly on a reaction time task as healthy normal sleepers. This impairment may be hidden during the normal day but exposed after pulling an all-nighter, increasing their risk of...
Researchers from SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute of Precision Medicine linked chronic sleep deprivation to increased cardiovascular disease risk markers and accelerated biological aging. Volunteers who slept less than five hours a night had shorter telomeres, which are thought to represent cellular age.
Prescriptions for benzodiazepines and Z-drugs are significantly higher in the most deprived GP practice populations, with a 45% increase compared to the least deprived. The association between prescribing rates and socioeconomic deprivation persisted even after accounting for demographic differences.
A new gene, NPSR1, has been discovered that promotes natural short sleep and prevents memory deficits associated with sleep deprivation. The researchers found that the mutant version of NPSR1 is easier to activate and better at switching on other proteins involved in wakefulness.
Two studies in mice reveal that sleep deprivation alters daily changes in synaptic functions and proteins, leading to impaired cognitive abilities. The research suggests that sleep pressure plays a crucial role in maintaining synaptic function, independent of the circadian clock.
A study by Northwestern University found that sleep-deprived individuals are more likely to choose high-energy dense foods due to an imbalance in brain regions receiving food signals. The researchers suggest that paying attention to our nose's influence on food choices may help alleviate unhealthy snacking habits.
A new study reveals that bumble bee workers tending to pupae sleep significantly less than other bees, even when the offspring are not their own. This finding suggests that substances produced by the pupae may drive the reduction in sleep.
A recent study by Hebrew University researchers found that bumble bee workers sleep less while caring for young, even when not their own offspring. This suggests a mechanism allowing them to reduce sleep without a cost to health or cognitive performance.
A study published in the Journal of Lipid Research found that just a few days of sleep deprivation can affect how the body metabolizes fat from food. The researchers gave participants a high-fat dinner while they were sleep-restricted, and found that their bodies cleared the fat faster than those who had plenty of sleep.
Researchers identified a second gene associated with natural short sleep, ADRB1, which promotes wakefulness and regulates sleep. The study suggests that short sleepers experience better sleep quality and sleep efficiency, despite potential health risks.
Caregivers of people with dementia experience significant sleep loss, estimated at 2.5-3.5 hours per week, affecting both their mental and physical health. Simple interventions such as morning sunlight, regular bedtime routines, and moderate exercise can improve caregivers' sleep quality.
A new study published in The Journal of Physiology found that an eye-movement test can detect acute sleep loss with high reliability. The researchers used a range of eye-movement measures to distinguish sleep-related impairment from that caused by alcohol or brain injury.
Researchers discovered that sleep deprivation strengthens hippocampus synapses in mice, allowing new learning to occur after waking. Synapse strength increased after six hours of wakefulness compared to sleep, suggesting a recalibration process during rest.
A new study reveals that nearly one-third of hospital nurses suffer from chronic insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness, highlighting the need for better sleep screening and scheduling modifications to alleviate shift work disorder among nursing staff.
Limiting evening exposure to light-emitting screens can improve sleep quality and reduce symptoms of fatigue and bad mood in teenagers. A one-week study found that adolescents who reduced screen time experienced earlier wake-up times and fewer symptoms of sleep loss.
A recent study from the UBC Sauder School of Business found that sleepier consumers tend to buy more diverse types of products to help them stay awake. The study reveals that even after controlling for other factors, sleep-deprived individuals exhibit a greater desire for variety in their shopping choices.
Studies show that longer shifts do not lead to chronic sleep loss in first-year doctors, nor reduce safety for patients. However, interns working flexible overnight shifts experience lower alertness and more subjective sleepiness due to acute sleep loss.
A new sleep index developed by Magdy Younes predicts the success of weaning critically ill patients from mechanical ventilation. Longer durations of full wakefulness are highly correlated with a successful separation, while poor correlation between brain hemispheres predicts failure.
A study published in Science Advances found that deeper sleep is crucial for the brain's waste removal system, known as the glymphatic system. The researchers observed that mice administered a combination of anesthetics exhibited slow and steady brain activity similar to deep non-REM sleep, which is optimal for glymphatic function.
In a study with thousands of fruit flies, researchers found that male flies denied sleep did not die earlier than those with regular sleep. Female flies died on average three days earlier, but the exact reason for this is unclear. The study suggests that sleep may not be essential for life in the same way food is.
Researchers have identified a protein, nemuri, that promotes sleep after sleep deprivation or infection in fruit flies. The protein also increases the ability of flies to survive bacterial infections. This dual action suggests a link between sleep and immune function.
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have found a single gene, nemuri, that increases the need for sleep in fruit flies. The NEMURI protein fights germs with its antimicrobial activity and drives prolonged, deep sleep after an infection, promoting survival.
A new study found that sleep deprivation can cause DNA damage in healthy individuals, increasing the risk for cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurodegenerative diseases. Even a single night of sleep deprivation can trigger events contributing to chronic disease development.
A new study finds that sleep deprivation increases tau levels in the brain, a key protein associated with neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease. The researchers suggest optimizing the sleep-wake cycle as a potential treatment target to prevent Alzheimer's.
A study published in JNeurosci found that one night of sleep loss increases the desire for junk foods, as measured by brain activity and hormone levels. The researchers suggest that a lack of sleep can promote overeating and obesity risk through increased food desirability.
Astrocytes communicate with neurons to regulate sleep time in fruit flies, a finding that suggests a similar mechanism may exist in mammals. The study used fruit flies to identify mechanisms of sleep regulation and found that a protein called Eiger plays a critical role in regulating sleep.
The study found that participants who slept between 7 to 8 hours per night performed better cognitively than those who slept less or more. Despite age differences, sleep affected all adults equally, and too little or too much sleep had a similar impairment on cognitive function.
Researchers at Michigan State University found that sleep-deprived individuals experienced a significant increase in errors during tasks requiring following directions and remembering sequence steps. Memory maintenance was the primary culprit behind these difficulties.
Researchers at the University of Surrey have successfully identified biomarkers in blood that can detect sleep deprivation. A machine learning algorithm detected changes in gene expression levels with 92% accuracy, paving the way for a future test to assess driver fitness.
A new study by Oxford University Press USA found that people who have slept for fewer than seven hours are more likely to be involved in and responsible for car crashes. The risk is particularly high for drivers who have slept less than four hours, with a 15.1 times higher odds of being involved in a crash
A new study from Uppsala University found that one night of sleep loss can cause tissue-specific changes in gene expression and metabolism, leading to increased fat accumulation and muscle loss. This may explain why shift work and chronic sleep loss increase the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Researchers found that sleep-deprived individuals feel lonelier and less socially attractive, triggering a viral contagion of social isolation. Brain scans showed powerful social repulsion activity in neural networks activated when humans perceive personal space invasion.
A new study by Bocconi University scholars found that broadband internet access causes sleep deprivation, particularly among individuals with DSL lines. These individuals sleep 25 minutes less than those without DSL Internet and are less likely to reach the recommended amount of sleep, leading to significant economic losses in Germany.
Researchers from FAU and collaborators have received a $1.68 million NIH grant to study the genetic factors behind sleep loss, hyperphagia, and obesity in Mexican cavefish. The team aims to identify genetic loci contributing to these traits and shed light on the interaction between insomnia, obesity, and metabolic disorders.
A study found that participants who resisted alcohol-induced impairment were more resilient to sleep deprivation, suggesting a correlation between adenosine A1 receptor changes and cognitive resilience.
A single episode of binge drinking can alter a key gene that regulates sleep, leading to increased non-rapid eye movement sleep and reduced sleep in subsequent periods. This finding may shed light on the link between sleep disturbances and alcoholism in humans.
A newly developed algorithm determines ideal caffeine dosage and timing for optimal alertness. The algorithm improves neurobehavioral performance by up to 64% using the same total amount of caffeine, or reduces caffeine consumption by up to 65% while maintaining equivalent improvements in alertness.
A new Penn study finds that microRNAs in the blood can track responses to total sleep deprivation and predict individual differences in cognitive performance. The study identified 14 miRNAs reliably predicting behavioral attention performance, 7 for cognitive throughput, and 10 for memory performance.
A recent study found short weekend sleep increased mortality risk in under 65-year-olds. Long or short weekday sleep also showed increased mortality when compared to consistently sleeping 6-7 hours daily.
Researchers found that chronic sleep deprivation, even without extended wakefulness, was associated with increased reaction time performance and daytime arousal. The study highlights the complex relationship between sleep and alertness in humans.
A WSU research study seeks to understand how sleep deprivation affects cognitive flexibility and develops new treatments for improved decision-making. The study uses a combination of human and animal experiments to identify brain processes involved in cognitive flexibility deficits.
The Sleep Research Society has selected three leading sleep scientists to receive its 2018 awards. David F. Dinges, Chiara Cirelli, and Sharon A. Keenan will be honored for their groundbreaking contributions to the field of sleep and circadian science.
Researchers found that regular mid-day naps improve neurocognitive function and daytime attention in adolescents. The ideal nap duration is between 30-60 minutes, and routine napping is associated with better nighttime sleep quality.
A new study found that losing one night of sleep led to an increase in beta-amyloid, a protein linked to Alzheimer's disease. The study also showed that participants with larger increases in beta-amyloid reported worse mood after sleep deprivation.
A four-year study published in Science found that sleep leads to a 20% decrease in synapse size, allowing for more growth and learning the next day. The discovery supports the synaptic homeostasis hypothesis, suggesting that sleep is essential for brain plasticity.
A recent study from Uppsala University found that sleep loss affects women's working memory differently than men's. Women who pulled an all-nighter performed worse on a working memory task, remembering fewer digits after sleep deprivation.
A study published in Acta Paediatrica found that Canadian students aged 11-20 who used social media for at least one hour per day were more likely to get too little sleep. The study suggests that prolonged screen time on electronic devices can disrupt sleep patterns and lead to sleep deprivation.
Researchers at Washington State University discovered a genetic variation that predicts how well people perform certain mental tasks when sleep-deprived. Individuals with a specific variation of the DRD2 gene are resilient to the effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive flexibility.
A new study by American College of Neuropsychopharmacology reveals that chronic sleep deprivation in teenagers can raise the risk for depression and addiction. The research found that sleep restriction affects the brain's reward system, leading to less activation in the putamen region.
New studies shed light on sleep's extensive effects on the brain, including impaired memory and judgment, increased risk of stroke, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. Sleep consolidation also plays a crucial role in memory formation.
A new study published in Nature Medicine finds that sleep-deprived individuals experience slowed-down neuron activity, affecting their ability to process visual information and respond to tasks. This slowdown can lead to lapses in attention and behavior, posing a risk for drowsy driving and other safety hazards.
A UCLA-led study reveals that sleep deprivation affects the ability of brain cells to communicate with each other, leading to mental lapses in memory and visual perception. The researchers discovered that lack of sleep also slows down brain cell activity, causing sluggish cellular activity and performance issues.
Research found a 3% decrease in assaults on Mondays after the start of Daylight Saving Time, challenging previous assumptions about sleep deprivation's impact on crime. The study suggests that increased sleep may be associated with more offending behavior, but internal biases and short-term effects are likely causes.
Researchers have developed more effective techniques for inducing lucid dreams, including a 17% success rate among participants who combined all three methods. The MILD technique showed the highest success rate, with almost 46% of attempts resulting in lucid dreaming.
A new study from Scripps Research Institute found that sleep loss cannot be explained by caffeine intake alone, but rather by changes in feeding behavior. The research suggests that studying sleep and eating together could lead to the development of therapies for metabolic disorders like obesity and diabetes.
A comprehensive review by Dr. Rubin Naiman reveals that dream loss is a significant contributor to various health issues, including depression and illness. The study recommends restoring healthy dreaming through lifestyle changes and behavioral interventions.
Researchers have found that jellyfish, like humans, enter a state of reduced activity at night and exhibit an increased sleep drive when deprived of sleep. This discovery suggests that sleep is an ancient behavior, largely untouched by evolution.
A meta-analysis found that sleep deprivation, administered in controlled settings, rapidly reduces symptoms of depression in approximately half of patients. The study suggests that partial sleep deprivation is equally effective as total sleep deprivation and medication does not significantly influence the results.
A study found that octacosanol, a compound rich in sugarcane and other natural products, can reduce stress and restore normal sleep in mildly stressed mice. The researchers also suggest that octacosanol may be useful for treating insomnia caused by stress due to its potential to increase sleep.