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·October 24, 2024·6 min read

Lucid Dreaming Increased with Sensory Cues

A new study shows that a lucid dreaming app, using the method called Targeted Lucidity Reactivation (TLR), can increase lucid dreaming frequency from 0.74 to 2.11 dreams per week. This research demonstrated that sensory cues delivered during sleep significantly enhanced dream awareness, with participants reporting improved emotional states after lucid dreams. The app combines pre-sleep training with auditory cues, showing promise for sleep-based self-improvement.

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·October 4, 2024·5 min read

How Lucid Dreaming Can Help Us Understand the Brain

Recent studies have uncovered intriguing insights into dreams, from two-way communication in lucid dreaming to the role of social interactions in dream sharing. Lucid dreamers have even controlled virtual objects while asleep, revealing the potential for real-time communication during dreams.

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·May 31, 2024·7 min read

Dreaming the Future: Neurons Predict Events in Sleep

Researchers discovered that certain neurons not only replay past experiences but also anticipate future events during sleep. By studying rats' hippocampal activity, they found that neurons stabilize spatial representations and prepare for future tasks.

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·May 26, 2024·7 min read

Nightmares May Signal Autoimmune Flares

A new study suggests that increased nightmares and hallucinations can signal the onset of autoimmune diseases like lupus. The research highlights the need for greater recognition of these symptoms as early indicators of disease flares.

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·May 20, 2024·4 min read

Social Media Nightmares: A New Phenomenon

A new study finds a link between increased social media use and the likelihood of experiencing social media-related nightmares. These nightmares, often involving themes of cyberbullying, online hate, or excessive social media use, are associated with negative mental health outcomes like anxiety and depression. The research introduces the Social Media Nightmare-Related Scale (SMNS) to quantify this phenomenon and calls for further investigation into the impact of social media on dreams.

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·May 14, 2024·4 min read

Dreams Dull the Distress of Emotional Memories

Dreaming helps prioritize and diminish the severity of emotionally charged memories. Participants who reported dreaming had better recall and were less reactive to negative images.

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·May 13, 2024·6 min read

Parasomnia: What Happens in the Brain During Sleepwalking?

Researchers made significant advances in understanding parasomnias—complex sleep behaviors where individuals are semi-conscious, often interacting with their environment. The team explored brain activity during these episodes, revealing that dreams and unconscious actions can occur during non-REM sleep, challenging previous assumptions about sleep stages and dream occurrence.

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·April 15, 2024·6 min read

The Mysteries of Dreams and Their Impact on Our Lives

Researchers highlight groundbreaking approaches to studying dreams, revealing their significant impact on our waking lives. They are exploring how dreams influence perceptions of sleep quality and overall cognitive functioning.

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·October 16, 2023·6 min read

Dreams Across Cultures: How Societies Shape Our Dreamscapes

Researchers conducted a study analyzing dreams of individuals across different cultures. By comparing dreams of forager communities in Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo with Western dreams, they found the former often depicted more threatening yet socially-supportive scenarios.

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·September 9, 2023·6 min read

The Dream Dance: Decoding REM’s Mystical Nightly Show in Our Brains

REM sleep, marked by rapid eye movement, is one of the most mysterious stages of our nightly rest, known for vivid dreams. This phase, repeating every 90 to 120 minutes, possibly prevents sleeping too deeply, making us less vulnerable.

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·June 28, 2023·6 min read

In Dreams of Color: Octopuses Exhibit REM-Like Sleep Patterns

Octopuses, despite their completely different brain structures, display sleep cycles akin to humans. The research reveals octopuses enter an active sleep phase similar to REM sleep in humans, suggesting the existence of this sleep stage in complex cognition across species.

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·June 10, 2023·4 min read

Unlocking Memory Secrets: The Surprising Power of Sleep & Dreams

Recent neuroscience studies underscore the profound impact of sleep and sleep disorders on memory. Sleep plays a crucial role in memory consolidation, selectively preserving relevant memories while discarding non-essential ones. However, sleep disorders, including insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless legs syndrome, can significantly hinder this process, leading to memory impairments. These insights highlight the need for effective treatment strategies to ensure cognitive health.

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Lucid Dreaming Increased with Sensory Cues

How Lucid Dreaming Can Help Us Understand the Brain

Dreaming the Future: Neurons Predict Events in Sleep

Nightmares May Signal Autoimmune Flares

Dreams Dull the Distress of Emotional Memories

Parasomnia: What Happens in the Brain During Sleepwalking?

The Mysteries of Dreams and Their Impact on Our Lives

The Dream Dance: Decoding REM’s Mystical Nightly Show in Our Brains

In Dreams of Color: Octopuses Exhibit REM-Like Sleep Patterns

Unlocking Memory Secrets: The Surprising Power of Sleep & Dreams

Rare Brain Cells Offer Clues to Aging and Rejuvenation

Structural Sexism Tied to Faster Memory Decline in Older Women

Chronic Gut Virus May Play a Role in Alzheimer’s Development

AI Estimates Brain Age, Links Lifestyle to Cognitive Health

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