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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 9, 2019·6 min readWhen working with animals can hurt your mental healthVeterinarians and those who work in animal shelters report depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts as a result of their stressors associated with their jobs.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 6, 2019·5 min readSleep interrupted: What’s keeping us up at night?Consuming nicotine and alcohol four hours before bedtime causes worse sleep continuity and sleep disruptions. Surprisingly, researchers found no link between caffeine consumption four hours before sleep and sleep disturbances for most people.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·July 23, 2019·6 min readObstructive sleep apnea may be one reason depression treatment doesn’t workA potential link has been identified between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and major depressive disorder. Treating OSA may help to improve depressive symptoms, as well as reduce suicidal thoughts and improve sleep for those with insomnia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 10, 2019·4 min readNight owls can ‘retrain’ their body clocks to improve mental well-being and performanceSimple lifestyle alterations can help reset the circadian clock, leading to improved mental and physical health for those who have trouble getting to sleep at night.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 9, 2019·2 min readStudy links poor sleep with poor nutritionA retrospective analysis finds a correlation between sleep disorders and a lack of essential vitamins and minerals.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 7, 2019·3 min readHigh levels of rare gut bacteria may be linked to restless legs syndromeFindings from a small sample study link small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) to restless leg syndrome.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 5, 2019·4 min readStudy links irregular sleep patterns to metabolic disordersIrregular sleep patterns have been linked to an increased risk of developing metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·June 4, 2019·5 min readOpioids are not sleep aids, and can actually worsen sleep research findsOpioids are often prescribed to help those with chronic pain manage sleep problems associated with their condition. New research reports opioids effect on sleep quality is limited and of poor quality. Additionally, opioids can increase the risk of sleep apnea.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 15, 2019·4 min readChronic insomnia and memory problems: A direct link is establishedInsomnia disorder, especially in middle-aged to elderly people, is associated with a reduction in cognitive performance and memory.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 28, 2019·4 min readStressed at work and trouble sleeping? It’s more serious than you thinkStudy adds to a growing body of evidence that stress in the workplace, coupled with impaired sleep, increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary mortality, especially in hypersensitive workers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 25, 2019·5 min readHaunted by the past: Insomniacs unable to get emotional distress off their mindFor some, insomnia may be caused by failing to neutralize emotional distress. Researchers speculate the sleep disorder could be caused by brain circuits that regulate emotion.Read More
