Deciphering the genetic relationships between major depressive disorder (MDD) and
insomnia may facilitate understanding biological mechanisms as well as inform more …

Background: Sleep duration is dependent on circadian rhythm that controls a variety of key
cellular functions. Circadian disruption has been implicated in colorectal tumorigenesis in …

The benefit of sleep in general for memory consolidation is well known. The relevance of
sleep characteristics and the influence of hormones are not well studied. We explored the …

The sufficient length and good quality of night sleep play a vital role in maintaining health,
well-being and effective functioning. Nevertheless, an increase in the prevalence of sleep …

Middle‐aged and elderly populations exhibit gender differences in polysomnographic (PSG)
sleep; however, whether young men and women also show such differences remains …

Despite clear evidence of an intimate connection between sleep, major depressive
disorders (MDD) and gender, few studies have explored gender differences in either sleep …

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether hot flashes produce disordered sleep in symptomatic
postmenopausal women. DESIGN: Controlled laboratory study. SETTING: Healthy …

The adaptation of organisms to a rhythmic environment is mediated by an internal timing
system termed the circadian clock. In mammals, molecular clocks are found in all tissues …

Abstract Study Objectives: Sex is an important determinant of the pathophysiology of several
disorders that influence and/or impair sleep-wake regulation. To date, few studies have …

Sleep disorders in the menopause are common. Although these disorders may be due to the
menopause itself and/or the associated vasomotor symptoms, the etiology is multifactorial …