FeaturedNeuroscience·March 24, 2026·7 min readImmersive Dreaming is the Secret to Feeling Well-RestedImmersive dreaming, rather than just slow-wave brain activity, is what makes us feel well-rested. Vivid, bizarre dreams provide a higher sense of sleep depth by better disconnecting the brain from the outside world.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·February 22, 2026·8 min readPredicting Autism Traits Through Infant SleepQuiet isn't always enough. Scientists discover that babies with sensory sensitivity stay "tethered" to the outside world, resulting in shallower, less restorative sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 15, 2023·3 min readSleep Quality Is Significantly Associated With Quality of Life Indicators Over TimeSleep quality is a more important factor when it comes to improved quality of life over sleep duration, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 15, 2022·3 min readWhen It Comes to Sleep, It’s Quality Over QuantityResearchers have identified five genes across the genome that enable efficient sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 12, 2021·5 min readMental Illness Associated With Poor Sleep QualityPeople diagnosed with mental health disorders are more likely to report poor sleep quality, including sleep disturbances and problems falling back to sleep, than the general population.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 11, 2020·4 min readPoor sleep in infancy linked to behavioral and emotional problems in toddlersInfants who experience poor sleep quality and disrupted sleep may be at increased risk of depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems as toddlers.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 7, 2019·5 min readOptimistic people sleep better and longerThose who are more optimistic report better sleep quality and duration, a new study reports.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
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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 28, 2018·3 min readHow ‘Dry January’ is the Secret to Better Sleep and Losing WeightResearchers say those who refrain from drinking alcohol during 'Dry January' experience better sleep quality, lose more weight and have more energy than those who don't participate.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 14, 2018·1 min readSurgical Menopause Leads to Increased Sleep IssuesInsomnia and other sleep disorders are worse for women who undergo surgical menopause rather than natural menopause, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 25, 2018·5 min readNeural Link Between Depression and Bad Sleep IdentifiedResearchers have identified a neural link between depression and sleep problems. The study reports brain regions associated with short term memory, self and negative emotions are strongly connected in those with depression, and this may lead to bad sleep quality.Read More
