FeaturedPsychology·October 31, 2016·2 min readBedtime Use of Media Devices Doubles Risk of Poor Sleep in KidsChildren who have access to media devices at bedtime have double the risk of sleep disturbances than those who go to bed without a tablet or cell phone, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 20, 2020·7 min readConcussions Can Cause Long-Term Sleep ProblemsConcussions could have lasting implications on sleep, a new study reports. People who experienced concussion reported sleep disturbances, daytime drowsiness, and fatigue that were persistent months after their injury.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 9, 2019·5 min readDecreased Deep Sleep Linked to Early Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study links poor sleep quality in older adults with elevated levels of tau, a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report poor sleep quality later in life may be associated with declining brain health and may be an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 1, 2021·3 min readDeficits May Remain After 7-Day Recovery From 10 Days of Insufficient SleepReductions in reaction time, memory, and other neuropsychological problems persist for at least seven days following a ten-day period of insufficient sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 24, 2017·6 min readInconsistent Sleep Schedule Harms Attention and Creativity in Young AdultsInconsistent sleep patterns are linked to a decline in attention and cognition, especially in younger adults, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 28, 2017·6 min readIntriguing Link Between Sleep, Cognition and Schizophrenia IdentifiedA study in Sleep reports on a link between cognition, sleep and a metabolite called kynurenic acid. The metabolite has previously been linked to schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 27, 2015·3 min readMechanism Involved in Adjusting Circadian Rhythm IdentifiedResearchers report they have discovered a key mechanism which affects the function of the circadian clock.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 2, 2023·5 min readPoor Sleep Linked to Years of Poor Cardiovascular HealthSuffering from sleep-related disorders such as OSA or insomnia was associated with up to seven years worth of heightened risk for cardiovascular disease and reduced mortality, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 15, 2017·4 min readRestless Legs Syndrome Linked to Poor Sleep Quality and Impaired Function in PregnancyA new study links restless leg syndrome to poor quality sleep and poor daytime function in pregnant women. RLS is common in pregnant women, especially in the third trimester. It is estimated up to 36% of women suffer RLS at some point during pregnancy. Researchers say identifying and treating RLS could help alleviate some of the burden of the symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 14, 2023·4 min readToo Little Sleep Could Make Vaccination Less EffectiveSix or fewer hours of sleep at the time of vaccination reduces the body's antibody response, researchers say.Read More
