New mums still excessively sleepy after four months: CARRS-Q study
01 August 2014 New mums are being urged to be cautious about returning to work too quickly, after a QUT study found one in two were still excessively sleepy four…
Study: Sleep gets better with age, not worse
09 Mar 2012 Defying expectations: Survey of 150,000 adults shows the fewest complaints come from people in their 80s DARIEN, IL – Aging does not appear to be a factor…
Melatonin makes old bones stronger
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3BOhcCaW9E] Melatonin makes old bones stronger - The process of bone breakdown and buildup is affected by our circadian rhythms. The cells which break down our bones (known as…
Tart cherry juice drinkers gain sleep advantage
17 DEC 2011 New research suggests red hot super fruit may be a natural sleep aid LANSING, Mich. — Americans seeking a better night’s sleep may need to…
The key to being attractive (and looking healthy)? A good night’s sleep
Public release date: 14-Dec-2010 Research: Beauty sleep — experimental study on the perceived health and attractiveness of sleep deprived people If you want to look attractive and healthy, the best…
Study suggests higher levels of omega-3 in diet are associated with better sleep
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 6-Mar-2014 - The researchers explored whether 16 weeks of daily 600 mg supplements of algal sources would improve the sleep of 362 children.- The study finds that…
Let’s not sleep on it – Sleep deprivation eliminates fear generalization
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="320"] sleep (Photo credit: Sean MacEntee)[/caption] Public release date: 7-Dec-2010 - Later testing sessions revealed that sleep deprivation eliminated the fear-associated memories through both fear recognition and…
Aerobic Exercise Relieves Insomnia
Public release date: 15-Sep-2010 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="350"] Deutsch: Team Aerobic Gruppe Akrobatik (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Boosting cardiovascular fitness improves sleep, vitality and mood for insomniacs CHICAGO — The millions…
Use of medication for insomnia or anxiety increases mortality risk by 36 percent
Public release date: 9-Sep-2010 - Taking medications to treat insomnia and anxiety increases mortality risk by 36% - respondents who reported having used medication to treat insomnia or anxiety at…
Fragmented sleep accelerates cancer growth
Sleepy immune system tips balance toward tumors Poor-quality sleep marked by frequent awakenings can speed cancer growth, increase tumor aggressiveness and dampen the immune system's ability to control or eradicate…
Melatonin may lower prostate cancer risk
-men whose 6-sulfatoxymelatonin levels were higher than the median value had a 75 percent decreased risk for advanced prostate cancer. A 31 percent decreased risk for prostate cancer overall was…
Dietary amino acids relieve sleep problems after traumatic brain injury in animals ( BCAA’s)
Contact: John Ascenzi ascenzi@email.chop.edu 267-426-6055 Children's Hospital of Philadelphia In CHOP neuroscience lab, research suggests possible treatments for TBI in humans Scientists who fed a cocktail of key amino acids…
Insight: Evidence grows for narcolepsy link to GSK swine flu shot : Doctors are fearful of having their reputations ruined by reporting possible links
By Kate Kelland, Health and Science Correspondent | Reuters – 8 mins ago STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Emelie is plagued by hallucinations and nightmares. When she wakes up, she's often paralyzed, unable to…
‘Blue’ Light Could Help Teenagers Combat Stress
A new study shows that exposure to morning short-wavelength "blue" light has the potential to help sleep-deprived adolescents prepare for the challenges of the day and deal with stress, more…
Cholesterol-lowering drug linked to sleep disruptions – Possibly promoting weight gain and insulin resistance
Cholesterol-lowering drug linked to sleep disruptions ORLANDO, Nov. 7 — A cholesterol-lowering drug appears to disrupt sleep patterns of some patients, researchers reported at the American Heart Association’s Scientific…
Loss of sleep, even for a single night, increases inflammation in the body
Public release date: 2-Sep-2008 Philadelphia, PA, September 2, 2008 – Loss of sleep, even for a few short hours during the night, can prompt one's immune system to turn against…
Green tea compounds beat obstructive sleep apnea – related brain deficits
Chemicals found in green tea may be able to stave off the cognitive deficits that occur with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a new study published in the second…
U of T research finds glycine could be key to REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Public release date: 27-Mar-2008 Contact: Christa Poole christa.poole@utoronto.ca University of Toronto TORONTO, ON. – There is new promise on the horizon for those who suffer from REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder…
Sleep Duration May Play Important Role in Childhood Obesity
Public Release: 7-Feb-2008 Less sleep can increase a child’s risk of being overweight or obese, according to a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public…
Medications are frequently prescribed for children with sleep problems
WESTCHESTER, Ill. -- Physicians frequently prescribe medications for sleep difficulties in children in U.S. outpatient settings, according to a study published in the August 1st issue of the journal SLEEP.…
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