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Rehearsing Memories, Even Asleep, Can Improve Memory Retrieval

April 15th, 2013
Rehearsing Memories, Even Asleep, Can Improve Memory Retrieval  Emerging research suggests that memories that are rehearsed can have an impact on memory consolidation and on what is remembered later. And ...

Sounds Synched to Brain Waves During Sleep Improve Memory

April 12th, 2013
Sounds Synched to Brain Waves During Sleep Improve MemoryNew research confirms that slow oscillations in brain activity, which occur during so-called slow-wave sleep, are critical for retaining memories. Researchers also discovered that playing ...

New Strategy to Reduce Teen Obesity: Sleep More!

April 9th, 2013
New Strategy to Reduce Teen Obesity: Sleep More!  Talk about a win-win deal: A new study suggests that sleeping an additional hour each night may reduce the prevalence of adolescent obesity. Researchers ...

More Sunshine Tied to Fewer Cases of ADHD

March 31st, 2013
More Sunshine Tied to Fewer Cases of ADHDFewer children have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) where sunshine is plentiful, according to new research published in the journal Biological Psychiatry ADHD is a ...

Sleep Apnea Linked to Behavioral, Learning Problems in Kids

March 30th, 2013
Sleep Apnea Linked to Behavioral, Learning Problems in KidsObstructive sleep apnea is associated with increased rates of ADHD-like behavioral problems in children, as well as learning problems, ...

Infants React to Angry Voices Even When Asleep

March 26th, 2013
Infants React to Angry Voices Even When Asleep New research suggests that babies’ brains can process emotional tones of voice, a capability that could potentially lead to problems in dealing with stress ...

Altered Circadian Rhythm May Help Diagnose Depression

March 24th, 2013
Altered Circadian Rhythm May Help Diagnose DepressionDifferences in a person’s circadian rhythm -- such as any changes in light exposure, motor activity and temperature cycles -- may help in the diagnosis and ...

Acting Out Dreams Linked to Development of Dementia

March 24th, 2013
Acting Out Dreams Linked to Development of Dementia  The strongest predictor of whether someone is developing dementia with Lewy bodies -- the second most common form of dementia in the elderly ...

Some Alcohol May Ease Fibromyalgia Symptoms

March 18th, 2013
Some Alcohol May Ease Fibromyalgia SymptomsResearchers have found that low to moderate amounts of alcohol may improve the quality of life among individuals with fibromyalgia. Investigators found that modest alcohol intake was ...

Protecting Sleep in ICU Reduces Delirium

March 15th, 2013
Protecting Sleep in ICU Reduces DeliriumIt can be difficult to get a good night’s sleep in a hospital, especially in a noisy intensive care unit. This is a cause for concern as research ...