FeaturedNeuroscience·January 28, 2023·5 min readNon-invasive Neurotechnology Reduces Symptoms of Insomnia and Improves Autonomic Nervous System FunctionA new closed-loop, acoustic stimulation technique significantly improves sleep quality and autonomic immune system function, and reduces symptoms of insomnia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 11, 2023·4 min readScientists Make Progress in Decoding Genetics of InsomniaResearchers identify the role the Pig-Q gene plays in sleep regulation. Mutations of the Pig-Q gene increase sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 2, 2022·3 min readTrouble Sleeping? You Could Be at Risk of Type 2 DiabetesThose who report trouble sleeping are at increased risk of poor cardiometabolic health problems which can lead to type 2 diabetes.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 21, 2022·4 min readTransgender Youth and Teens More Likely to Have Sleep DisordersTeens and young adults who are transgender are four times more likely to suffer from sleep disorders than their peers.Read More
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
