Sleep

Long Periods of Undisturbed Sleep During Pregnancy May be Linked to Stillbirth Risk

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 18, 2019

Researchers have discovered a link between women who sleep for more than nine hours uninterrupted a night while pregnant and an increased risk of stillbirth. The study reports the link appears to be independent of other risk factors.... Read More...

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The Sleeping Brain Remains Attentive to Its Environment

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 15, 2019

Researchers demonstrate our brains can track sounds within the environment as we sleep. The study suggests this ability could allow us to sleep in safety and wake at the correct moment. ... Read More...

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Sleeping Less Than Six Hours May Increase Cardiovascular Risk

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2019

Researchers report sleeping less than six hours a night may increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease compared to those who sleep the recommended eight hours per night.... Read More...

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Sleeping Though a Fire Alarm: Benzodiazepines Prevent Ability to Wake in Response to Threat

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 11, 2019

Researchers report popular benzodiazepine sleep medications, such as Ambien and Halcion, caused test subjects to sleep through fire alarm drills. However, a newly developed class of sleeping medications perverse the ability to wake in response to threat.... Read More...

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Early Development of Memory for Space and Time

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

Researchers report episodic memory develops in distinct stages during postnatal maturation.... Read More...

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Decreased Deep Sleep Linked to Early Alzheimer’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 9, 2019

A 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...

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Researchers Identify Five Types of Insomnia

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 8, 2019

Researchers have identified five different subtypes of the sleep disorder insomnia, including difficulty falling asleep and early morning awakening. The study reports insomnia subtypes may be identified by examining personality traits of sufferers. ... Read More...

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How ‘Dry January’ is the Secret to Better Sleep and Losing Weight

Neuroscience NewsDecember 28, 2018

Researchers 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...

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Kicking and Yelling During Sleep? Risk Factors for Violent Sleep Disorder Identified

Neuroscience NewsDecember 27, 2018

Researchers have identified key risk factors for a violent sleep disorder known as REM sleep behavior disorder. According to the study, taking antidepressants, having PTSD and anxiety disorders increases the risk for violent episodes during sleep.... Read More...

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Unraveling the Link Between Obesity and Sleep

Neuroscience NewsDecember 17, 2018

Study reports losing just one night of sleep can increase cravings for junk foods. ... Read More...

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Students Who Meet 8 Hour Sleep Challenge Perform Better On Finals

Neuroscience NewsDecember 3, 2018

Students who took the 8 hour sleep challenge performed better than those who snubbed the challenge, despite being offered extra points, on exam finals, researchers report.... Read More...

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Is Being a Nigh Owl Bad For Your Health?

Neuroscience NewsNovember 30, 2018

According to researchers, being a night owl puts you at increased risk of health issues such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. One reasons why, researchers report, is those who stay away later at night have unhealthier eating patterns and diets.... Read More...

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News

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Telling Stories Using Rhythmic Gesture Helps Children Improve Oral Skills

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AI

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Robotics

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How Game Theory Can Bring Humans and Robots Closer Together

3D Printed Robot Hand Plays the Piano

Psychology

Genetic Variant Implicated in Schizophrenia Development

No Link Between Bilingualism in Children and More Focus