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
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 14, 2018·1 min readSurgical Menopause Leads to Increased Sleep IssuesInsomnia and other sleep disorders are worse for women who undergo surgical menopause rather than natural menopause, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·November 5, 2018·2 min readDisrupted Circadian Rhythms May Drive Anxiety and Exacerbate Brain DisordersResearchers report sleep disruptions may not only be a symptom of neurological diseases, circadian rhythm disruptions may drive the brain pathology that contributes to anxiety, dementias and other disorders.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 18, 2018·2 min readNovel Antidepressants May Improve Sleep for Those With DepressionAccording to researchers, a small cohort of MDD patients had significant improvements in sleep quality and reduced daytime sleepiness following treatment with the antidepressant Vortioxetine.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 8, 2018·4 min readOut Like a Light”: Brain’s Sleep Switch IdentifiedResearchers have identified a set of neurons, located in a region of the hypothalamus, that may be the switch that turns the brain off, allowing for sleep. The neurons are also tied to body temperature regulation.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 1, 2018·3 min readInsufficient Sleep Associated with Risky Teen BehaviorA new study reports teens who sleep for less than 6 hours per night are at greater risk of mental health issues, substance abuse, accidents and other risk taking behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·August 27, 2018·4 min readASMR Videos Could Be a New Digital Therapy For DepressionAs ASMR videos are becoming more and more popular, researchers consider using ASMR as a therapeutic tool to treat a range of psychological disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 26, 2018·6 min readHow Sleep May Contribute to Adverse Weight GainResearchers report just one night of sleep loss can have a tissue specific impact on metabolism and the regulation of gene expression. The study could explain why those who suffer chronic sleep loss or work shifts are at greater risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 26, 2018·4 min readKey Brain Circuits for Reward Seeking and Avoidance Behavior IdentifiedResearchers have identified two subpopulations of neurons in the BNST that connect to separate populations of neurons in the lateral hypothalamus which appear to drive two opposing emotional states; avoidance and reward seekingRead More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 14, 2018·5 min readPoor Sleep Triggers Viral Loneliness and Social RejectionA new study reveals a link between sleep deprivation and heightened feelings of social isolation. Researchers report sleep loss blunts activity in the brain that normally encourages social engagement.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 25, 2018·5 min readNeural Link Between Depression and Bad Sleep IdentifiedResearchers have identified a neural link between depression and sleep problems. The study reports brain regions associated with short term memory, self and negative emotions are strongly connected in those with depression, and this may lead to bad sleep quality.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 4, 2018·2 min readSimple Touching Fosters Wellness and Relieves Stress For CouplesResearchers report couples who frequently hug or hold hands have lower cortisol levels, have decreased symptoms of physical problems and sleep better.Read More
