New study reveals the hidden emotional cost of sleep deprivation
In a world that never sleeps, cutting back on slumber has almost become a badge of honor. But what if the price of those extra waking hours is more than just a caffeine dependency and an occasional...
View ArticleSleep bruxism research: Grinding teeth is unaffected by insomnia and stress...
The Journal of Sleep Research has published a study showing that researchers have found that insomnia and the level of emotional distress in a person does not significantly affect the occurrence of...
View ArticleSleep: The unsung hero of complex memory consolidation
In a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), researchers have unveiled a fascinating aspect of how our brains process and store complex memories during sleep....
View ArticleHearing relaxing words during sleep slows down your heart rate
In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the GIGA – Center of Research Cyclotron at the University of Liège, in collaboration with the University of Fribourg, it has been discovered that...
View ArticlePoor sleep quality linked to self-defeating humor and profanity in new...
In a novel exploration into the intricate ways our physical states impact our use of words, researchers have discovered a fascinating link between poor sleep quality and an increased use of specific...
View ArticleAlcohol before bed: New research uncovers its impact on sleep architecture
Alcohol is the most commonly consumed psychoactive substance worldwide, and its effects on brain function and behavior, particularly on sleep, have long been a subject of scientific inquiry. A recent...
View ArticleExercise and sleep quality: New research links daytime activity to healthy...
Increased levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity are associated with improved sleep quality, less troubled sleep, and reduced daytime tiredness, according to new research published in the...
View ArticleTwo-year-olds remember things better if they sleep soon after learning them
New research suggests that 24-month-olds have a superior ability to recall things they observed on a screen compared to 15-month-olds, particularly if they slept within four hours after the learning...
View ArticleSleep deprivation can be detected in your blood
A new blood test has been developed that can detect with remarkable accuracy whether an individual has not slept for 24 hours. This innovative blood test, described in a publication in Science...
View ArticleMorning light exposure plays key role in children’s sleep onset, study finds
In a recent study published in the Journal of Sleep Research, researchers discovered that the patterns of light exposure throughout the day and night significantly influence the sleep quality of...
View ArticleGreen streets, better sleep: Global study links nature with nighttime rest
In a new study spanning 18 countries, scientists have discovered a compelling link between living on greener streets and improved sleep quality. The findings have been published in the journal...
View ArticleBeing sleepy can make you feel several years older than you really are, study...
In a recent study conducted by researchers at Stockholm University and published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, an intriguing connection between sleep and subjective age was found. The...
View ArticleSleep quality can be predicted from the way one walks, study finds
A recent study utilized machine learning techniques to explore the relationship between walking patterns and sleep quality. The findings suggest that individuals with lower sleep quality exhibit less...
View ArticlePeople who get “catch-up sleep” on weekends are less likely to have...
New research based on National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data has revealed that individuals who engage in longer weekend catch-up sleep, meaning they sleep more on weekends, are...
View ArticleThe surprising cognitive effects of creatine on sleep-deprived brains
Scientists in Germany have found evidence that a single large dose of creatine, a supplement commonly embraced by athletes for physical performance enhancement, can temporarily uplift cognitive...
View ArticleSlow-wave activity in specific brain area during sleep can predict how...
Researchers from the University of Bern have found a significant connection between the quality of our deep sleep and how likely we are to engage in prosocial behaviors, such as cooperating with others...
View ArticleMen who spend fewer hours sleeping might be worse in wayfinding tasks, study...
A study using the mobile video game Sea Hero Quest found that men, but not women, who reported shorter sleep durations tended to perform worse on wayfinding tasks in the game. The association...
View ArticleNew study links irregular sleep patterns to academic and behavioral problems...
A recent study published in the journal Sleep has found a significant association between irregular sleep schedules and diminished academic performance and increased behavioral issues among...
View ArticleExercise appears to improve sleep quality in older adults and enhance brain...
A study of older adults with insomnia found that a 12-week exercise intervention improved their sleep quality. The group that exercised also showed improved functional connectivity between the motor...
View ArticleCognitive behavioral therapy shows promise in improving sleep for anxious...
A recent study of adolescents with anxiety disorders undergoing cognitive behavioral therapy indicated that some aspects of their sleep quality tended to improve as therapy progressed. The research was...
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