FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 9, 2021·2 min readPersistent Insomnia Symptoms Since Childhood Associated With Mood, Anxiety DisordersInsomnia experienced in childhood that continues into adulthood is a strong predictor of mood and anxiety disorders, a new study reports. Persistent insomnia from childhood was associated with a 2.8% increased risk of internalizing disorders in adulthood.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 9, 2021·4 min readHaving Trouble Falling Asleep Predicts Cognitive Impairment in Later LifePeople who have trouble falling asleep at night are at increased risk of cognitive decline within fourteen years compared to those with other forms of insomnia, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 29, 2020·3 min readSleep Restriction Amplifies AngerPeople report experiencing greater feelings of anger on days following disrupted sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 29, 2020·4 min readAtheists Are More Likely to Sleep BetterAtheists and agnostics are less likely to experience sleep problems than those who have religious faith. 73% of atheists and agnostics report getting more than seven hours of nightly sleep, compared to 63% of Catholics and 55% of baptists. Atheists also report experiencing fewer difficulties in falling asleep.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 23, 2020·4 min readStudy links increased exercise with lower sleep apnea riskRegular exercise reduces the risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea, a new study reports. Adding twenty minutes to a daily walk, and increasing vigorous daily activities by eight minutes significantly lower sleep apnea risk.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 25, 2020·4 min read3D face photos could be a sleep apnea screening toolUsing 3D imaging and artificial intelligence, researchers discovered the shortest distance between two points on the curved surface of the face predicted, with 89% accuracy, which patients had sleep apnea.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 30, 2018·4 min readLight Pollution May Cause Insomnia in Older AdultsResearchers report increased light pollution resulting from outdoor artificial light exposure is linked to a higher risk of sleep disorders and prescription of hypnotic drugs in older people.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 12, 2018·4 min readPoor Diet, Obesity and More Screen Time Linked With Insufficient Sleep in ChildrenResearchers report insufficient sleep is associated with unhealthy eating patterns, an increased risk of obesity and more screen time in school aged children.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 14, 2018·4 min readTreatment Options For Nightmare Disorder in AdultsResearchers propose a variety of therapeutic approaches and medications to help combat adult nightmare disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 6, 2018·2 min readTeenage Girls More Impacted by Sleepiness Than BoysResearchers report teenage girls are more heavily impacted by sleepiness than boys of the same age. The study reveals teen girls have more trouble saying awake during school hours and often feel too tired to embark on other social activities.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 5, 2018·2 min readMaternal Depressive Emotions Associated With Children’s Sleep ProblemsA new study reveals a link between prenatal depression and sleep quality in children. Researchers report maternal depression, both prenatal and postnatal, is associated with greater sleep disturbances in children.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 4, 2018·4 min readNew Algorithm Determines Ideal Caffeine Dosage and Timing For AlertnessResearchers have developed a new algorithm that can determine the ideal time to consume, and correct dosage of caffeine that can maximize alertness under sleep loss conditions.Read More
