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
FeaturedPsychology·October 16, 2021·4 min readWhy Do We Wake Around 3am and Dwell On Our Fears and Shortcomings?Researchers investigate why many of us wake in the middle of the night and dwell on our fears.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 12, 2021·4 min readNatural Light May Be Key to Improving Mood and Reducing InsomniaMore time spent outside in natural light was associated with improved mood, better sleep quality, and ease of waking.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 27, 2021·4 min readMore Than 1 in 4 Adults With a Previous Suicide Attempt Are Psychologically Flourishing28.4% of people who had previously attempted suicide reported complete mental health, including being free of psychological problems for up to a year and improvements in life satisfaction spanning a month or more.Read More
