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Caffeine reversed memory problems caused by sleep deprivation (www.sciencedaily.com)
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Scientists discovered that sleep deprivation damages a key brain circuit responsible for social memory, making it harder to recognize familiar individuals. In laboratory studies, caffeine restored communication between neurons in this pathway and reversed the memory deficits caused by lost sleep. The effect was remarkably targeted, helping the impaired circuit recover without overstimulating normal brain function.

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[-] orangered@feddit.org 2 points 1 week ago

I got a special type of mouthguard/nightguard/bite splint, or whatever this thing is called in English, that holds my lower jaw in front when I sleep, basically an underbite. This way, I can breath more easily, my wife says I don't snore anymore and I don't wake up in the middle of the night. Sleep apnea got way better. Been using it for several months now, so I don't know what years of usage will eventually bring, but for now I'm happy.

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