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American Academy of Sleep Medicine

·June 6, 2022·2 min read

Adults Sleep Better Together Than They Do Alone

Adults who share a bed with their partners sleep better than those who sleep alone. Researchers found bed-sharing was associated with a lower risk of depression and stress, and improved quality of life and relationships. However, sharing a bed with a child was associated with more stress.

Neuroscience

·June 7, 2019·4 min read

Algorithm provides customized caffeine strategy for alertness

Researchers have developed a web-based caffeine optimization tool that helps determine the ideal dosage and timing for a cup of joe, based on the individual. The aim of the algorithm is to help users maximize the effects of alertness without indulging in excessive caffeine consumption.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience Psychology

·June 6, 2022·2 min read

Brain Wave Sleep Data Can Predict Future Health Outcomes

Brain wave data collected during sleep predicts the future incidences of 11 health-related outcomes, including dementia, cardiovascular health, psychological disorders, and mortality.

Featured Neuroscience

·November 27, 2016·4 min read

Child’s Sleep Duration Influenced by Parental Confidence and Sleep Duration

Educating parents about their own sleep health could help their children to get enough sleep, a new study reports.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 30, 2023·2 min read

Hair Cortisol Levels in Infants May Predict Sleep Patterns

Cortisol levels in late pregnancy may predict an infant's sleep patterns. Higher cortisol levels in neonates were found to be associated with longer sleep latency at 7 months.