Sleep disturbances in anorexia nervosa patients observed in new home-based study
A recent study monitored the sleep patterns of anorexia patients in their homes and found significant differences compared to healthy...
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Bedtime procrastination is linked to harsh and unpredictable environments in childhood, study finds
Bedtime procrastination, a common behavior among young adults, has been linked to various cognitive, emotional, and physiological factors. However, we...
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The role of nightmare distress in adolescents with psychiatric disorders
In a recent study published in Sleep Medicine, researchers aimed to investigate the relationship between nightmares, nightmare distress, and depressive...
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The impact of sleep health on executive functions in older adults
Sleep health is essential for overall physical and mental well-being for people of all ages. However, the impact of different...
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The crucial role of sleep in adolescent brain development and mental health
During adolescence, the prefrontal cortex (PFC), a region of the brain responsible for cognitive and emotional functions, undergoes significant development...
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Neuroscience research links sleep problems to accelerated brain aging in older adults
In a recent study published in Neurobiology of Aging, researchers used multiple imaging techniques to investigate how the aging brain...
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New study finds long-term musical training alters brain connectivity networks
A new study published in Human Brain Mapping revealed that long-term musical training can modify the connectivity networks in the...
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Nightmare sufferers may find relief through innovative therapy approach
A recent study published in Current Biology provides evidence that people suffering from nightmare disorder can experience an acceleration in...
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MDMA-assisted therapy appears to alter how the brain responds to symptom provocation in patients with PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can occur following exposure to a traumatic or repeated stressful...
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Sleep effort mediates the relationship between anxiety and depression, study finds
A recent study published in Psychological Reports has shed light on the relationship between sleep effort, anxiety, and depression. The...
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Memory reactivation during sleep may not always improve memory consolidation
Memory reactivation during sleep strengthens memories and reduces forgetting. This view is widely accepted in memory research. However, a recent...
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Understanding the miniature map of your body in the brain
Did you know that your brain has a cartoonish little version of your body living inside it? It might sound...
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Neuroplasticity, learning, and more ‘Neuromatch’ for all
The brain is a malleable organ capable of changing and adapting throughout our lives. This ability is called neuroplasticity and it allows...
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The brain-climate connection: The hidden impact of rising temperatures
Global warming is not only disrupting ecosystems, affecting the food we eat and the air we breathe, but it’s also...
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Sleep and mental health: A bidirectional relationship
Lack of quality sleep isn’t just about being forgetful or distracted during the day — it can be downright dangerous....
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