Tag: Sleep

Mouse study suggests sleep problems may be early sign of Alzheimer’s

From the Washington University School of Medicine press release via EurekAlert!: Sleep disruptions may be among the earliest indicators of Alzheimer’s disease, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in… Read more »

Study suggests sleep deprivation can influence professional behaviour

From the University of Arizona press release by Lia Samson via Physorg: Early 2011 saw a spate of reports in the media about air traffic controllers sleeping on the job… Read more »

Study links persistent and loud snoring in young children with problem behaviors

From the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center press release via EurekAlert!: Persistent and loud snoring in young children is associated with problem behaviors, according to a new study published online… Read more »

Study suggests global ‘sleeplessness epidemic’ affects an estimated 150 million in developing world

From the University of Warwick press release: Levels of sleep problems in the developing world are approaching those seen in developed nations, linked to an increase in problems like depression… Read more »

Study suggests sleep deprivation may reduce risk of PTSD

From the Ben-Gurion University press release via EurekAlert!: Sleep deprivation in the first few hours after exposure to a significantly stressful threat actually reduces the risk of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder… Read more »