sleep
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Wake up call: Sleep is impacted before Huntington’s disease symptoms appear
For Sleep Awareness Week (March 9-15), HDBuzz is giving a wake up call to sleep disturbances in Huntington’s disease. New research suggests sleep changes start early, before other symptoms appear—but there are steps you can take to catch better Z's!
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14 changes for a healthier brain
In 2019, there were ~57 million people living with dementia. By 2050, that number is expected to climb to 153 million. Changes in the 14 factors highlighted here can improve brain health and be applied to Huntington’s disease.
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Through a Broader Lens: Looking at Non-Motor Symptoms in HD
Sleep deficits precede motor problems in HD
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Melatonin alterations in Huntington's disease help explain trouble with sleep
Study shows HD patients have decreased levels of melatonin, which may explain why so many suffer from sleep problems
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Sleep, cilia and HD
New studies shed some light on the function of sleep in animals, with interesting implications for HD research
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Simple rules for a good night's sleep in Huntington's disease
Prof Jenny Morton's simple rules for a good night's sleep in Huntington's disease
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HDBuzz Special Feature: Huntington's disease and sleep
Why do many Huntington's disease patients have trouble sleeping, and what can be done about it?