Impact of sleep duration on executive function and brain structure.

Xin You Tai, Cheng Chen, Sanjay Manohar, Masud Husain

March 2022 Commun Biol

Synopsis of Social media discussions

Discussions highlight the central message that 7 hours of sleep optimizes cognitive and brain health, with comments like 'Make sleep a priority' and references to the quadratic relationship between sleep duration and performance. The tone combines curiosity and advocacy, reflecting both interest and recognition of the study's relevance for daily life.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings, especially the optimal 7-hour sleep duration and its significance for cognitive performance.

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Interest
 High level of interest

Participants show strong interest, with multiple references to the study's implications and recommendations to prioritize sleep.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

Several posts engage with the research by summarizing key points like the quadratic relationship and brain structure effects, indicating active participation.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

While the discussions recognize the importance of the research, few mention specific real-world applications or behavioral changes, suggesting moderate impact.

Social Mentions

YouTube

2 Videos

Twitter

12 Posts

Blogs

2 Articles

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20 Articles

Metrics

Video Views

890

Total Likes

50

Extended Reach

118,735

Social Features

36

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  • Prof. Dr. Sanjeev Bagai
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    Impact of sleep duration on executive function and brain structure.7 hours of sleep/ day was associated with highest cognitive performance which⬇️ for every hour below and above this sleep duration. This quadratic relationship remain in older (>60 years). https://t.co/85ckUunydh
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    Sleep: The amount of sleep, or lack thereof, impacts our brains ability to do tasks Study shows 7 hours of sleep was associated with the highest cognitive performance, with a decrease for every hour below 7 hours Make sleep a priority https://t.co/ri7yNVq0Wz
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Abstract Synopsis

  • Moderate sleep duration (around 7 hours) is linked to the best cognitive performance, with both shorter and longer sleep durations associated with poorer cognition.
  • Sleep duration influences brain structure, with those sleeping between six to eight hours showing greater grey matter volume in various brain regions such as the hippocampus and orbitofrontal cortex.
  • The study emphasizes that sleep is a modifiable lifestyle factor crucial for maintaining brain health and cognitive function across different ages.]