Browsing by Subject "Sleep"
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Characterization of Cholinergic, Neuropathological, and Neuroinflammatory Changes in Human Brain Nuclei Involved in the Sleep-Wake Cycle in Neurodegenerative Disorders
(2024-08-16)Neurodegenerative disorders (NDDs) embody the progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, typically culminating in neuronal cell death and include conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), dementia with Lewy ... -
Development and Validation of a Pediatric Insomnia Composite
(2020-08-17)Insomnia affects approximately 20-30% of children with consequences on daytime functioning, academic performance, social functioning, and quality of life. Insomnia is a multifaceted construct with symptoms including ... -
DISRUPTION OF SLEEP AND CIRCADIAN RHYTHM ORGANIZATION AS RISK FACTORS FOR DIAGNOSIS OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
(2016-08-26)Individuals commonly report disrupted nighttime sleep and daytime sleepiness in the early, preclinical, stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), as well as other dementias. Furthermore, there is accumulating evidence of a ... -
EFFECTS OF OVARIAN HORMONES ON SLEEP AND RECOVERY FROM SLEEP DEPRIVATION IN OVARIECTOMIZED MIDDLE-AGED FEMALE RATS
(2011-09-06)Menopausal symptoms, including sleep problems, occur as a result of reduced production of ovarian hormones in middle-aged women, and are often treated with replacement of these hormones. However, the efficacy of hormone ... -
EVALUATING THE ABCS OF SLEEPING MOBILE HEALTH SMARTPHONE APPLICATION DESIGNED FOR PARENTS OF SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN: AN END-USER APPROACH TO DEVELOPMENT
(2024-08-13)Insomnia symptoms are prevalent among school-age children, yet there are few accessible evidence-based treatment programs, and hence there is an “evidence-to-practice gap”. This dissertation examines the development and ... -
THE IMPACT OF EXERCISE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SLEEP QUALITY AND CANCER-RELATED FATIGUE IN CANCER SURVIVOR
(2023-08-16)Sleep problems have been linked to a variety of factors in cancer survivors (CS), including the disease itself and the treatment. The inability to sleep is strongly associated with cancer-related fatigue (CRF). CRF is a ... -
The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Sleep Among Preschool-Aged Children
(2018-06-22)Poor sleep is common among children in today’s society. It is important to develop ways to promote healthy sleep in children. It could be that physical activity is a healthy sleep practice for children similarly to adults. ... -
A USER-CENTERED APPROACH IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN EHEALTH SLEEP INTERVENTION FOR ADOLESCENTS WITH AND WITHOUT RECURRENT PAIN
(2021-08-25)Healthy sleep is critical for adolescents’ functioning. However, 25% of adolescents report sleeping less than the recommended 8-10 hours a night. Sleep and recurrent pain often occur together in adolescents, both negatively ...