Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA new study warns that sleep disorders, including insomnia, can lead to distinct structural changes in brain areas vital for attention, decision-making, and emotional control. Researchers conducted a broad analysis of 57 brain imaging studies to understand how different sleep disorders are associated with specific brain alterations. Parasomnias, such as sleepwalking and nightmare disorder, were linked to changes in the posterior cingulate cortex, potentially explaining shifts in mood and emotional regulation. Both parasomnia and dyssomnia were found to be connected to decreased activity in the brain's thalamus, a region crucial for filtering information and supporting concentration. The findings are expected to guide earlier diagnosis, personalised treatments, and interventions aimed at improving sleep and protecting brain systems. In fullPoor sleep is doing more than making you tired – it’s changing the way your brain worksMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Scientists find a poor night’s sleep can affect more than just your energy
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA new study warns that sleep disorders, including insomnia, can lead to distinct structural changes in brain areas vital for attention, decision-making, and emotional control. Researchers conducted a broad analysis of 57 brain imaging studies to understand how different sleep disorders are associated with specific brain alterations. Parasomnias, such as sleepwalking and nightmare disorder, were linked to changes in the posterior cingulate cortex, potentially explaining shifts in mood and emotional regulation. Both parasomnia and dyssomnia were found to be connected to decreased activity in the brain's thalamus, a region crucial for filtering information and supporting concentration. The findings are expected to guide earlier diagnosis, personalised treatments, and interventions aimed at improving sleep and protecting brain systems. In fullPoor sleep is doing more than making you tired – it’s changing the way your brain worksMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
