Connecting the Dots Between Dreams and Brain Disease
Researchers report dream dysfunctions and sleep disorders may be warning signs of neurodegenerative diseases up to 15 years before other symptoms appear.... Read More...
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Finding Traces of Memory Processing During Sleep
A machine learning algorithm shows that during sleep, the brain actively reprocesses information learned the previous day, strengthening the memory.... Read More...
Surprise Communication Found Between Brain Regions Involved in Infant Motor Control
Researchers have identified how two distinct areas of the developing brain communicate and report REM sleep is key to this communication.... Read More...
Key Component of Sleep Inducing Herb Identified
An active compound in the leaves of Ashwagandha can help to induce sleep and could be helpful in the treatment of insomnia, a new study reports.... Read More...
The Ultimate Power Nap: Using Fitbits to Track Elephant Sleep in the Wild
On average, matriarch elephants only sleep for two hours a day when in the wild, a new study reports.... Read More...
Dietary Supplement Shows Promise In Treatment of Sleep Apnea
Researchers report Yohimbine, a dietary supplement derived from tree bark, shows potential in the treatment of sleep apnea, especially for those with anxiety disorders and high blood pressure.... Read More...
Prebiotics May Help to Cope With Stress
Upping your intake of prebiotics is not only beneficial for your gut bacteria, it may also help to recover normal sleep patterns following a stressful event, a new study reports.... Read More...
Advanced EEG Reveals Complex Beauty of the Sleeping Brain
New, advanced EEG technology allows researchers to easily visualize brain activity during sleep.... Read More...
Neurons Paralyze Us During REM Sleep
Researchers have identified a population of neurons that appear to be responsible for muscle paralysis during REM sleep.... Read More...
Loss of REM Sleep Linked to Desire For Fatty and Sugary Foods
A lack of REM sleep may lead to an increased desire to consume unhealthy foods, a new study reports.... Read More...
Mouse Mutants May Shed Light on the Mysteries of Sleep
A new study could be the first step to understanding the biochemistry that controls the switch from sleep to wakefulness, researchers believe.... Read More...
Sleeping Brain’s Complex Activity Mimicked by Simple Model
Researchers have created a new math model that successfully reproduces complex brain activity during deep sleep.... Read More...