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Gene mutation helps explain night owl behavior

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From the Cell Press press release: Some people stay up late and have trouble getting up in the morning because their internal clock is genetically programmed to run slowly, according to a study published April… 

Deep sleep may act as fountain of youth in old age

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From the UC Berkeley press release: As we grow old, our nights are frequently plagued by bouts of wakefulness, bathroom trips and other nuisances as we lose our ability to generate the deep, restorative slumber… 

Sound waves boost older adults’ memory, deep sleep

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From the Northwestern University press release: Gentle sound stimulation — such as the rush of a waterfall — synchronized to the rhythm of brain waves significantly enhanced deep sleep in older adults and improved their…