Humoral Regulation of Sleep.

The role of neuroticism, dysfunctional beliefs and emotion regulation in predicting sleep quality in high school adolescents

Introduction: Adequate sleep is essential for healthy growth in childhood and adolescence. The aim of this study was to determine the role of neuroticism, dysfunctional beliefs and emotion regulation in predicting adolescent sleep quality. Methods: The method of the present study was descriptive and correlational. The statistical population of the study included all adolescent girls and boys in...

Growth hormone-releasing hormone and interleukin-1 in sleep regulation.

Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) and interleukin-1 (IL-1) are putative endogenous sleep-promoting substances. Evidence is reviewed showing that, 1) GHRH and IL-1 promote non-rapid eye movement sleep (NREMS); 2) if their production is enhanced, sleep is enhanced; and 3) if they are inhibited using either specific antibodies or peptide antagonists, sleep is reduced. Both are in the brain a...

The Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training and Sleep Regulation on Some Inflammatory Markers, Anaerobic Capacity, and Body Composition in Teenage Girls with Sleep Disorders

The effect of eight weeks of high-intensity interval training and sleep regulation on resistance and sensitivity of insulin, body fat percentage, and reaction time in adolescent girls with sleep disorders

Background and Aims: Sleep disorders increase many diseases and a decrease physiological function. This study aimed to compare the effect of the two methods of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and sleep regulation program and a combination of the two on insulin resistance and sensitivity, body fat percentage, and reaction time in adolescents with sleep disorders. Materials and Methods: ...

Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia on Emotional Regulation and Dysfunctional Sleep Beliefs Among Insomnia Patients

Objectives: Human body needs an adequate amount of night’s sleep after a long day to regain its power. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) on emotional regulation and dysfunctional sleep beliefs among insomniac patients. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest, post-test, follow-up test, and a control group. ...