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New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has discovered an important link between our genes and sleep habits, suggesting they work together to influence early brain and cognitive changes associated with Alzheimer's Disease, long before symptoms appear.

Study links genes and sleep habits to Alzheimer's risk New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has discovered an important link between our genes and sleep habits, suggesting they work together to influence early brain and cognitive changes associated with Alzheimer's Disease, long before symptoms appear.

Women report poor sleep despite a good night's rest, while men overestimate their own sleep quality.

Women report poor sleep despite a good night's rest, while men overestimate their own sleep quality Disturbed sleep is a common problem—and one that has many serious consequences beyond feeling tired the next day. Research has linked insomnia and poor sleep to early mortality and diseases including diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Researchers trigger sleep’s restorative effect in parts of the awake brain.

Researchers trigger sleep’s restorative effect in parts of the awake brain NIH-funded study in animals offers new details about how the brain resets during sleep.

Later sleep schedules are associated with loneliness and increased anxiety.

Later sleep schedules are associated with loneliness and increased anxiety A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting found that individuals with an evening chronotype, who prefer to go to sleep and wake up at later times, report poorer mental health, higher general loneliness, and higher nocturnal loneliness. Both forms of loneliness serve as significant...

A new article digs into how sleep, the brain’s process for clearing waste, and dementia may be linked.

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Pill to treat OSA in large clinical tial

Aroxybutynin and atomoxetine (AD109) for obstructive sleep apnea: a randomized phase 3 trial (SynAIRgy) AbstractRationale. Many patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are unable to tolerate long-term positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy, highlighting t

How many of us drink coffee? A lot of shiftworkers do. Scientists just discovered what coffee is really doing to your gut and brain.

Scientists just discovered what coffee is really doing to your gut and brain Coffee doesn’t just energize—it actively reshapes the gut and mind. Researchers found that both caffeinated and decaf coffee altered gut bacteria in ways linked to better mood and lower stress. Decaf even improved learning and memory, while caffeine boosted focus and reduced anxiety. Together, t...

Stronger slow-wave sleep helps older adults regulate anxiety overnight.

Stronger slow-wave sleep helps older adults regulate anxiety overnight Researchers at Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas have identified a specific feature of sleep that helps older adults regulate anxiety overnight - and shown that, as it deteriorates with age, emotional wellbeing deteriorates along with it.

Weekend Catch-Up Sleep May Harm Glucose Control.

Weekend Catch-Up Sleep May Harm Glucose Control A large NHANES analysis suggests that 7 hours of sleep may represent a metabolic sweet spot, whereas too little, too much, or excessive weekend catch-up sleep may worsen insulin resistance.

A new model to break the cycle of chronic nightmares in children.

A new model to break the cycle of chronic nightmares in children The DARC-NESS model targets chronic nightmares in youth, promoting confidence and coping strategies to restore healthy sleep patterns and mental well-being.