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Daytime sleepiness and low enthusiasm may be linked to motoric cognitive risk syndrome

Older people who are sleepy during the day or lack enthusiasm for activities due to sleep issues may be more likely to develop a syndrome that can lead to dementia, according to a study published in the November 6, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

6 Nov 2024

Sleep apnea raises dementia risk in older women

Researchers determine the differential risk of dementia among men and women based on the presence of obstructive sleep apnea.

6 Nov 2024

Exploring the circadian influence of immune cells on metabolic health and fat storage

Recent research reveals that the immune system interacts with the body's internal clock, influencing both fat storage and temperature regulation. These insights carry substantial implications for individuals with irregular work, eating, or sleep patterns driven by the demands of modern life.

6 Nov 2024

Study uncovers key role of gut microbiota in regulating stress responses

A pioneering study has uncovered the vital role that gut microbiota plays in regulating stress responses by interacting with the body's circadian rhythms.

5 Nov 2024

A quick return to school and light exercise may help kids recover from concussions

During cheerleading practice in April, Jana Duey's sixth grade daughter, Karter, sustained a concussion when she fell several feet headfirst onto a gym floor mat. Days after, Karter still had a headache, dizziness, and sensitivity to light and noise.

5 Nov 2024

Simple symptom management support improves wellbeing after heart transplant

When a patient with heart failure has received a new heart and survives - the transplantation is deemed a success.

5 Nov 2024

New study links shorter time to fall asleep and snoring to higher risk of ovarian decline

Sleep disturbances, including snoring, are linked to diminished ovarian reserve in women, impacting fertility and hormone levels crucial for pregnancy.

5 Nov 2024

Global warming nears 1.5°C threshold, escalating health risks worldwide

Record temperatures and pollution are escalating health risks worldwide. This report highlights the urgent need for integrated climate and health strategies.

5 Nov 2024

Study links stable sleep patterns to successful aging

Stable sleep patterns boost successful aging, while inconsistent or short sleep reduces healthy aging outcomes among older Chinese adults, a new study finds.

5 Nov 2024

Exercise temporarily improves muscle insulin resistance linked to genetic risk for type 2 diabetes

The study uncovers how acute exercise alleviates insulin resistance in TBC1D4 variant carriers, underscoring the need for personalized diabetes interventions.

4 Nov 2024

New overtime limits for physicians aimed at improving sleep and mental health

Physicians are a vital component of the healthcare landscape and along with other medical professionals, they ensure timely diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex illnesses.

4 Nov 2024

Concussion history identified as key risk factor for maternal mental illness

People with a history of concussion face a 25% higher risk of having severe mental health issues after childbirth, according to a new study from ICES and the University of Toronto.

4 Nov 2024

New Johns Hopkins study shows digital tools help prevent obesity in high-risk young children

A study co-led by a Johns Hopkins Children's Center clinician-researcher shows that adding text messaging and other electronic feedback to traditional in-clinic health counseling for parents about feeding habits, playtime and exercise prevents very young children from developing obesity and potentially lifelong obesity-related problems.

3 Nov 2024

Enhanced screening protocols for Candida auris improve hospital infection control

Mount Sinai researchers have enhanced hospital screening protocols for Candida auris, an often-drug-resistant fungal pathogen the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers an urgent global health threat.

1 Nov 2024

Virtual yoga program shows promise for chronic low back pain relief

Cleveland Clinic researchers found that a 12-week therapeutic virtual yoga program for chronic low back pain can be a feasible, safe and effective treatment option. The findings are published in JAMA Network Open.

1 Nov 2024

Study links obstructive sleep apnea to increased dementia risk in women

A common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder contributes to the development of dementia among adults -; particularly women, a Michigan Medicine study suggests.

1 Nov 2024

Researchers aim to transform treatment for sleep disorders in military personnel

Traditional solutions for sleep disorders, including medications and cognitive behavioral therapies, often provide insufficient relief for military personnel, a problem researchers from the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson will be hoping to solve with a $3 million grant from the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program.

1 Nov 2024

Heart attack triggers sleep increase to aid recovery

A heart attack can trigger a desire to get more sleep, allowing the heart to heal and reduce inflammation-;and this happens because the heart sends special signals to the brain, according to a new Mount Sinai study.

1 Nov 2024

Study finds prenatal sleep quality affects newborn brain structure and emotional health

Prenatal sleep quality significantly influences neonatal brain development and emotional outcomes, highlighting the need for targeted sleep interventions.

1 Nov 2024

Personalization key to patient satisfaction with AI doctors

Artificial intelligence (AI) may one day play a larger role in medicine than the online symptom checkers available today. But these "AI doctors" may need to get more personal than human doctors to increase patient satisfaction, according to a study led by researchers at Penn State.

1 Nov 2024

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

Daytime sleepiness and low enthusiasm may be linked to motoric cognitive risk syndrome

Sleep apnea raises dementia risk in older women

Exploring the circadian influence of immune cells on metabolic health and fat storage

Study uncovers key role of gut microbiota in regulating stress responses

A quick return to school and light exercise may help kids recover from concussions

Simple symptom management support improves wellbeing after heart transplant

New study links shorter time to fall asleep and snoring to higher risk of ovarian decline

Global warming nears 1.5°C threshold, escalating health risks worldwide

Study links stable sleep patterns to successful aging

Exercise temporarily improves muscle insulin resistance linked to genetic risk for type 2 diabetes

New overtime limits for physicians aimed at improving sleep and mental health

Concussion history identified as key risk factor for maternal mental illness

New Johns Hopkins study shows digital tools help prevent obesity in high-risk young children

Enhanced screening protocols for Candida auris improve hospital infection control

Virtual yoga program shows promise for chronic low back pain relief

Study links obstructive sleep apnea to increased dementia risk in women

Researchers aim to transform treatment for sleep disorders in military personnel

Heart attack triggers sleep increase to aid recovery

Study finds prenatal sleep quality affects newborn brain structure and emotional health

Personalization key to patient satisfaction with AI doctors

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