AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 26, 2022·5 min readAutistic Women Have Increased Risk of Mental IllnessWomen on the autism spectrum are more likely to be diagnosed with a co-morbid mental health disorder, such as depression, anxiety, or increased risk of self-harm than males with autism.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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 21, 2022·4 min readA Consistent Lack of Sleep Negatively Impacts Immune Stem Cells, Increasing Risk of Inflammatory Disorders and Heart DiseaseSleep deprivation alters the structure of DNA inside immune cells and increases the number of immune cells, which causes them to overreact and spark inflammation. The study found catching up on sleep does not reverse this effect.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 14, 2022·2 min readStress and Worry Over the State of the World Keeps Some Americans up at Night1 in 5 Americans report trouble falling asleep at night, citing worry and stress over world events as a reason for their sleeplessness.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 8, 2022·2 min readHow to Deal With Sleep Problems During Heat WavesMany people experience sleep problems during hotter weather. Researchers address ways in which we can help to get a good night's sleep during hot weather.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 6, 2022·4 min readInsomnia Increases the Likelihood of Memory Decline in Older AdultsOlder adults who experience insomnia are at greater risk of developing memory deficits and long-term cognitive impairments.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 12, 2022·4 min readSymptoms of Insomnia May Reduce Likelihood of Alcohol-Induced BlackoutPeople who indulge in heavy alcohol consumption and who suffer from insomnia may be less likely to suffer from alcohol-induced blackouts, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 25, 2022·4 min read‘Maladaptive’ Coping Mechanisms Contribute to Poor Sleep QualityPeople who experience sleep problems and attempt to alter their sleep patterns via maladaptive coping mechanisms, such as napping or using sleep aids, may experience worse quality of sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 17, 2022·5 min readChildren With Insomnia Likely to Continue to Suffer as Adults43% of children who experience insomnia continue to experience symptoms of the sleep disorder during adolescence and into adulthood.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 13, 2021·4 min readCommon Sleep Disorder Combo Could Be DeadlyPeople who suffer from insomnia in conjunction with sleep apnea are more likely to experience heart problems and are 50% more likely to die than those without the conditions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 6, 2021·4 min readRecent Cannabis Use Linked to Extremes of Nightly Sleep DurationRecent cannabis use can impact sleep duration, a new study reports. Recent cannabis users reported experiencing either too little, or too much sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 5, 2021·3 min readDigital Therapy for Prenatal Insomnia May Prevent Postpartum DepressionDigital cognitive behavioral therapy designed to curb insomnia during pregnancy reduces postpartum depression, researchers report.Read More