Insomnia Research Archives

Newly discovered neural pathway processes acute light to affect sleep: Different pathways process long-term circadian rhythms and short-term exposure to light

Either to check the time or waste time, people often look at their smartphones after waking in the middle of …

22/07/2019

High levels of rare gut bacteria may be linked to restless legs syndrome: Possible relationship between gut microbial health and sleep disorder

Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) may be more prevalent among patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS), according to preliminary findings …

11/06/2019

Algorithm provides customized caffeine strategy for alertness: Automated caffeine-guidance algorithm determines ideal dosage and timing

A web-based caffeine optimization tool successfully designs effective strategies to maximize alertness while avoiding excessive caffeine consumption, according to preliminary …

11/06/2019

Epigenetics of daytime sleepiness: Multi-ethnic study reveals DNA methylation sites specific to African Americans

Everyone feels tired at times, but up to 20 percent of U.S. adults report feeling so sleepy during the day …

30/05/2019

Decreased deep sleep linked to early signs of Alzheimer’s disease: Toxic brain protein tau elevated in older people who sleep poorly

Poor sleep is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. People with the disease tend to wake up tired, and their nights …

10/01/2019