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Economic Times
17-05-2025
- Health
- Economic Times
More than 9 hours of sleep? Science says your memory may suffer
NYT News Service The study analyzed data from nearly 2,000 dementia-free adults aged 27 to 85, focusing on sleep duration and cognitive function. The findings indicated that participants who slept longer than nine hours exhibited decreased memory, visuospatial abilities, and executive functions. If you've ever felt proud of clocking in over nine hours of sleep, thinking it's the ultimate health hack, recent research suggests you should reconsider. A study from the University of Texas Health Science Center reveals that excessive sleep, specifically more than nine hours per night, may be linked to poorer cognitive performance, especially in individuals experiencing symptoms of depression. The study analyzed data from nearly 2,000 dementia-free adults aged 27 to 85, focusing on sleep duration and cognitive function. Dementia is a term for several diseases that affect memory, thinking, and the ability to perform daily activities. Also Read: War of the Worlds? AI is growing a mind of its own, soon it will make decisions for youThe findings indicated that participants who slept longer than nine hours exhibited decreased memory, visuospatial abilities, and executive functions. These effects were more pronounced in individuals with depressive symptoms, regardless of whether they were on antidepressant medication. Vanessa Young, a clinical research project manager at the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases, stated that sleep could be a modifiable risk factor for cognitive decline in individuals with depression. This research suggests that those with mental health conditions should be more serious about their sleep; they might need personalized sleep recommendations. While sleep is essential for brain health, both insufficient and excessive sleep can have detrimental effects. The Global Council on Brain Health recommends 7 to 8 hours of nightly sleep for adults to preserve cognitive function. Also Read: 300 years after alchemy failed, CERN scientists finally turn lead into gold It's crucial to pay attention to your sleep patterns and consult healthcare professionals if you experience persistent changes in sleep duration or quality, especially if accompanied by depressive symptoms. People who work shifts might be more vulnerable, as their sleeping cycle is often disrupted by work. Balancing sleep duration could be a key factor in maintaining cognitive health and overall well-being.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
More than 9 hours of sleep? Science says your memory may suffer
If you've ever felt proud of clocking in over nine hours of sleep, thinking it's the ultimate health hack, recent research suggests you should reconsider. A study from the University of Texas Health Science Center reveals that excessive sleep , specifically more than nine hours per night, may be linked to poorer cognitive performance, especially in individuals experiencing symptoms of depression. The study analyzed data from nearly 2,000 dementia-free adults aged 27 to 85, focusing on sleep duration and cognitive function. Dementia is a term for several diseases that affect memory, thinking, and the ability to perform daily activities. Also Read: War of the Worlds? AI is growing a mind of its own, soon it will make decisions for you Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Packaging Trends In 2024 - Take A Look Packaging Machines | Search Ads Search Now Undo The findings indicated that participants who slept longer than nine hours exhibited decreased memory, visuospatial abilities, and executive functions. These effects were more pronounced in individuals with depressive symptoms, regardless of whether they were on antidepressant medication. Live Events Vanessa Young, a clinical research project manager at the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases, stated that sleep could be a modifiable risk factor for cognitive decline in individuals with depression. This research suggests that those with mental health conditions should be more serious about their sleep; they might need personalized sleep recommendations. While sleep is essential for brain health, both insufficient and excessive sleep can have detrimental effects. The Global Council on Brain Health recommends 7 to 8 hours of nightly sleep for adults to preserve cognitive function. Also Read: 300 years after alchemy failed, CERN scientists finally turn lead into gold It's crucial to pay attention to your sleep patterns and consult healthcare professionals if you experience persistent changes in sleep duration or quality, especially if accompanied by depressive symptoms. People who work shifts might be more vulnerable, as their sleeping cycle is often disrupted by work. Balancing sleep duration could be a key factor in maintaining cognitive health and overall well-being.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Texas leads the nation in top-tier research universities
Feb. 26—AUSTIN — Texas now leads the nation in top-tier research institutions according to the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation's 2025 Research Activity Designations. "Building a Talent Strong Texas is a bold plan, but we knew that when institutions, the Coordinating Board, and our state leaders work together we could reach these goals. This new recognition of Texas' growth in institutional research proves it," Chairman of the Coordinating Board Dr. Fred Farias said in a news release. "In reaching these goals, more Texans will be able to achieve greater economic mobility and prosperity as our economy thrives." Texas now has 16 Research 1 (R1) designated institutions, which is defined by a clear threshold of $50 million in total research spending and 70 research doctorates awarded annually. Designated institutions in Texas are: — Baylor College of Medicine — Baylor University — Rice University — Southern Methodist University — Texas A&M University — Texas Tech University — The University of Texas at Arlington — The University of Texas at Austin — The University of Texas at Dallas — The University of Texas at El Paso — The University of Texas at San Antonio — The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio — University of Houston — University of North Texas — The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Promoting research, development, and innovation is a primary goal of Building a Talent Strong Texas, the state's strategic plan for higher education. As a leading state in basic and applied research, Texas provides students with opportunities to work at the frontiers of human knowledge, with hands-on learning environments like incubators, maker spaces, software-development labs, and other research experiences. In doing so, it is powering the global economy, and ensuring the state's competitiveness into the future. "Research leads to the innovations of tomorrow, and those innovations fuel a robust economy," Commissioner of Higher Education Wynn Rosser said in the release. "To lead the nation in the number of R1 research institutions is an honor. Now we must continue to seek and fund new ways to build a Texas workforce and economy that thrives on the cutting edge of today's technology and discoveries." Governor Abbott and the 88th Texas Legislature made historic investments in higher education research initiatives through legislation like House Bill 1595, which establish the Texas University Fund to expand the state's investment in research at Texas public universities, and the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium through House Bill 5174. This year, 187 institutions across the country received a research designation of R1.
