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12 Innocent Habits That Are Completely Ruining Your Sleep Quality

Everyday Wellness You’ll be surprised by how long that last cup of coffee sticks with you. You love being productive at night iStock/South_agency Finish stressful activities as early as you can. If you keep until bedtime, your mind will still be racing when you’re trying to sleep. When a bit of late-night work is necessary,… Read More: 12 Innocent Habits That Are Completely Ruining Your Sleep Quality »

FDA Approves Sunosi (solriamfetol) for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Associated with Narcolepsy or Obstructive Sleep Apnea

FDA Approves Sunosi (solriamfetol) for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Associated with Narcolepsy or Obstructive Sleep Apnea Print this page DUBLIN, March 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Sunosi (solriamfetol) to improve wakefulness in adult patients with excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy or obstructive… Read More: FDA Approves Sunosi (solriamfetol) for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Associated with… »

Not all sleep is equal when it comes to cleaning the brain

New research shows how the depth of sleep can impact our brain’s ability to efficiently wash away waste and toxic proteins. Because sleep often becomes increasingly lighter and more disrupted as we become older, the study reinforces and potentially explains the links between aging, sleep deprivation, and heightened risk for Alzheimer’s disease. “Sleep is critical… Read More: Not all sleep is equal when it comes to cleaning… »

Medical News Today: Why sleep is the best painkiller

New research, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, finds that sleep deprivation increases sensitivity to pain by numbing the brain’s painkilling response. Sleep may be key for relieving chronic pain, a new study suggests. One in 3 adults in the United States, or 35 percent of the adult population, do not get enough sleep. The… Read More: Medical News Today: Why sleep is the best painkiller »