Research Topic

Sleep & Recovery

Sleep architecture, circadian rhythms, recovery protocols, and the science of rest

214 articles

Polygenic Scores Could Unlock New Frontiers in Sleep Research
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Polygenic Scores Could Unlock New Frontiers in Sleep Research

Researchers argue polygenic scores offer a powerful new lens for understanding the genetic architecture of sleep traits.

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May 1, 2026 0
Your Genes and Sleep Both Shape How Well Your Brain Ages
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Your Genes and Sleep Both Shape How Well Your Brain Ages

New twin study finds Alzheimer's genetic risk reduces how much personal experiences protect cognition — and poor sleep amplifies genetic effects.

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May 1, 2026 0
Rethinking How We Measure Periodic Limb Movements During Sleep
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Rethinking How We Measure Periodic Limb Movements During Sleep

A new perspective challenges the standard PLMI metric, calling for richer, more clinically meaningful ways to assess sleep movement disorders.

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Apr 30, 2026 0
Can AI Algorithms Replace Clinicians in Managing Home Ventilation
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Can AI Algorithms Replace Clinicians in Managing Home Ventilation

A new editorial questions whether automated algorithms can match expert clinical judgment in home ventilation management for sleep-disordered breathing.

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Apr 30, 2026 0
Removing Immune Cells Reverses Metabolic Damage From Sleep Apnea in Mice
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Removing Immune Cells Reverses Metabolic Damage From Sleep Apnea in Mice

Depleting CD11b+ macrophages in sleep apnea mice dramatically improved insulin sensitivity and reduced tissue inflammation.

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Apr 28, 2026 0
Harvard Sleep Researchers Respond to Emerging Debate on Sleep and Health Outcomes
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Harvard Sleep Researchers Respond to Emerging Debate on Sleep and Health Outcomes

Leading Harvard sleep scientists issue a formal response addressing new findings on sleep and circadian health research.

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Apr 27, 2026 0
GLP-1 Drugs May Reshape How We Treat Sleep Apnea and Obesity Together
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GLP-1 Drugs May Reshape How We Treat Sleep Apnea and Obesity Together

New obesity medications are transforming OSA treatment, but key questions remain about optimal strategies for cardiometabolic risk reduction.

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Apr 27, 2026 0
Weekend Sleep Catch-Up Has a Sweet Spot for Teen Mental Health
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Weekend Sleep Catch-Up Has a Sweet Spot for Teen Mental Health

Moderate weekend sleep extension (≤2 hrs) cuts adolescent anxiety risk in half, but too much or too little backfires.

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Apr 24, 2026 0
Brain Stimulation During Deep Sleep Boosts Waste Clearance Linked to Alzheimer's Prevention
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Brain Stimulation During Deep Sleep Boosts Waste Clearance Linked to Alzheimer's Prevention

Electrical brain stimulation during N3 sleep reduces impedance, suggesting enhanced glymphatic clearance of toxic proteins like amyloid beta.

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Apr 24, 2026 0
Sleep Regularity May Matter More Than Duration for Long-Term Health
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Sleep Regularity May Matter More Than Duration for Long-Term Health

A new perspective paper argues that consistent sleep timing deserves far more attention than total sleep hours in health research.

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Apr 24, 2026 0
Long COVID Leaves Distinct Fingerprints in Brain Activity During Sleep
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Long COVID Leaves Distinct Fingerprints in Brain Activity During Sleep

New EEG research reveals measurable sleep microstructure abnormalities in Long COVID patients, offering clues to why rest feels unrefreshing.

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Apr 23, 2026 0
Irregular Sleep Raises Risk of AMD, Cataracts, and Glaucoma in 79K Adults
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Irregular Sleep Raises Risk of AMD, Cataracts, and Glaucoma in 79K Adults

A large UK Biobank study links poor sleep regularity to higher risks of three major age-related eye diseases and measurable retinal thinning.

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Apr 23, 2026 0
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