FeaturedPsychology·June 28, 2013·3 min readPre-existing Symptoms of Insomnia Linked to the Development of PTSD and Other Mental Disorders, Following Military DeploymentA new study shows members of the military who have trouble sleeping prior to deployment are at greater risk of developing PTSD when they return home.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 7, 2017·4 min readInsomnia Associated With Increased Risk of SuicidalityAccording to researchers, people with insomnia are more likely to report thoughts of death and suicide during a 30 day period than those who don't suffer from sleep disturbances.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 29, 2017·2 min readUnrecognized Health Hazard of Sleep Loss: An Epidemic of Dream DeprivationA new study reveals people are suffering dream deprivation as a result of being deprived of REM sleep. Researchers report dreams are essential for memory and mental health. Dream deprivation can lead to an increased risk of depression and illness.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 28, 2017·3 min readStudy Suggests Answer to Young Persistent Sleep Problems in Young PeopleExercise intervention may help to stem sleep problems in teens, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 22, 2017·5 min readDeep Sleep Maintains the Learning Efficiency of the BrainResearchers shed light on why deep sleep is important for learning efficiency in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 12, 2022·5 min readHow Do Tired Animals Stay Awake?In fruit flies, specific neurons in the brain adapt to help the insect remain alert in dangerous situations and fall asleep after a trying day. The findings could help in the development of new therapies to treat sleep disorders in humans.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 13, 2019·2 min readThe mystery of why we sleepResearchers shed light on why we need to sleep and discuss the effects of sleep deprivation.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 18, 2017·6 min readGood Sleep May Promote Positive Experiences and Reduce ConflictBetter quality sleep is linked to improved emotions and fewer stressors the next day, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 27, 2013·4 min readHelping SAD Sufferers Sleep SoundlyA new study shows sufferers of seasonally affective disorder (SAD), like insomniacs, report sleep patterns incorrectly due to depression.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 3, 2017·4 min readThe Secret Connection Between Anxiety and SleepResearchers have identified neurons that appear to play a critical role in connecting sleep and emotions. The findings provide an important insight into the pathophysiology of insomnia and the role of orexin in arousal regulation. Researchers hope their findings will lead to new remedies for sleep disorders.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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 12, 2015·3 min readLead Exposure Impacts Children’s SleepAccording to a new study, early life exposure to lead can increase risk of insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness and other sleep problems in later childhood.Read More
