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neuroscience1 year ago

Childhood Stress Impacts Adult Attention and Sleep

New research links childhood adversity to attention deficits, sleep disruptions, and dopamine imbalances in adults, with males more affected than females. Experiments on mice showed that early-life stress led to attention issues due to imbalanced dopamine receptors in the anterior cingulate cortex, which were reversible with targeted drugs. The study highlights the impact of early stress on long-term cognitive functions and suggests potential treatments for attention deficits.

health2 years ago

"Midlife Sleep Quality Tied to Later Cognitive Health, Studies Suggest"

A study published in Neurology suggests that middle-aged individuals with disrupted sleep patterns are at double the risk of cognitive decline compared to those with less sleep interruption. The research, which followed 526 people over 11 years, indicates that sleep quality is more crucial for cognitive health than sleep quantity. While the study found a significant association between sleep disturbance and later cognitive issues, further research is needed to explore the potential link and its implications for Alzheimer's disease prevention.

health2 years ago

"Midlife Sleep Quality Tied to Later Cognitive Health, Studies Suggest"

A study published in Neurology suggests that individuals in their 30s and 40s with fragmented sleep patterns are more than twice as likely to experience cognitive decline a decade later. The research, which tracked sleep quality using wrist monitors and later assessed cognitive abilities, found that those with the most disrupted sleep had a higher likelihood of poor cognitive performance. The findings highlight the importance of sleep quality over quantity for cognitive health in middle age and suggest a potential risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. Further research is needed to explore the connection between sleep disturbances and cognition at different life stages.

health2 years ago

"Middle-Age Sleep Quality Tied to Later Cognitive Health, Studies Suggest"

A new study published in Neurology suggests that disrupted sleep in midlife, characterized by frequent short interruptions, is linked to poorer cognitive function 11 years later. This association was found to be more significant than sleep duration or self-reported sleep quality. The study, which included over 500 participants, indicates that sleep fragmentation could be an early risk factor for cognitive problems and potentially Alzheimer's disease, emphasizing the importance of sleep quality for cognitive health starting in midlife. Further research is needed to understand the connection between sleep disturbances and cognition throughout different life stages.