Reductions in reaction time, memory, and other neuropsychological problems persist for at least seven days following a ten-day period of insufficient sleep.
A new study sheds light on numerous functions of our circadian clock, from how the brain maintains performance during the day to how shift workers struggle to maintain attention during early morning hours.
According to a new study, a lack of REM sleep can have negative implications on how we judge other people's facial expressions.
Following a night of sleep deprivations, levels of tau in the blood increase 17% in healthy young men.
A lack of REM sleep may lead to an increased desire to consume unhealthy foods, a new study reports.
After just one sleep deprived night, the ability of the liver to produce glucose and insulin is altered, increasing the risk of developing metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, researchers report.
A lack of sufficient sleep led to a 9% increase in total abdominal fat and an 11% increase in visceral abdominal fat.
Daydreaming and mind-wandering appear to occur when parts of the brain fall asleep while other areas remain awake.
Researchers investigate the molecular mechanisms underpinning sleep.
Sleep 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.
Many 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.
A new study reveals people are suffering dream deprivation as a result of being deprived of REM sleep. Researchers report dreams are essential for memory and mental health. Dream deprivation can lead to an increased risk of depression and illness.
