Pre-sleep Cognitive Arousal Decreases Following a 4-Week Introductory Mindfulness Course
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DOI: 10.1007/s12671-019-01217-4
Abstract: Objectives Mindfulness-based training has shown potential in reducing anxious and ruminative thoughts before sleep, and improving sleep quality. A majority of experiments on this topic have studied Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, or related 8-week programs. In… read more here.
Keywords: course; pre sleep; mindfulness; week ... See more keywords
The influence of integrative lighting on sleep and cognitive functioning of shift workers during the morning shift in an assembly plant.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2021.103618
Abstract: It is well known that exposure to light at the right time of the day is important to synchronise our circadian rhythm and enhance cognitive functioning. There is, however, a lack of field studies investigating… read more here.
Keywords: shift; sleep cognitive; cognitive functioning; morning shift ... See more keywords
The functions of sleep: A cognitive neuroscience perspective
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2201795119
Abstract: This Special Feature explores the various purposes served by sleep, describing current attempts to understand how the many functions of sleep are instantiated in neural circuits and cognitive structures. Our feature reflects current experts' opinions… read more here.
Keywords: cognitive neuroscience; neuroscience perspective; sleep cognitive; functions sleep ... See more keywords
Pre-sleep cognitive arousal exacerbates sleep disturbance in chronic pain: an exploratory daily diary and actigraphy study
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DOI: 10.1515/sjpain-2020-0185
Abstract: Abstract Objectives Insomnia is commonly comorbid with chronic pain, and typically leads to worse outcomes. Two factors that could contribute to a cycle of pain and sleeplessness are pre-sleep cognitive arousal (repetitive thought processes) and… read more here.
Keywords: sleep cognitive; pre sleep; cognitive arousal; chronic pain ... See more keywords
Pre-Sleep Cognitive Arousal Is Unrelated to Sleep Misperception in Healthy Sleepers When Unexpected Sounds Are Played during Non-Rapid Eye Movement Sleep: A Polysomnography Study
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DOI: 10.3390/brainsci12091220
Abstract: Background: It is well-established that environmental noise can disrupt sleep, and cause a mismatch between subjective and objective sleep, which is known as “sleep misperception”. Naturalistic studies indicate that pre-sleep cognitive arousal and sleep misperception… read more here.
Keywords: sleep; pre sleep; sleep misperception; cognitive arousal ... See more keywords