Sleep

Latest

Sleep

This is a drawing of a quarterback football player

·April 18, 2021·4 min read

No Increase In Brain Health Problems in Middle Age for Men Who Played Football in High School

Study reveals there is no significant uptick in men who played high school football reporting problems with brain health in middle age compared to their peers who did not play sports. However, ex-football players were more likely to experience sleep problems and be prescribed medications for chronic pain during mid-life. Read More

This shows a sweet little boy taking a nap in his mother's arms

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·April 13, 2021·4 min read

Habitual Snoring Linked to Significant Brain Changes in Children

Children who snore while they sleep have thinner gray matter in several areas of the frontal lobes. Significantly, the reduction in gray matter correlated with behavioral problems associated with sleep apnea. Some behavioral problems experienced include hyperactivity, increased aggression, and attention deficits. Read More

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·April 11, 2021·3 min read

Treating Sleep Apnea May Reduce Dementia Risk

People with sleep apnea who were exposed to positive airway pressure therapy had a reduced risk of being diagnosed with dementia. Read More

This is a cartoon of a sleepy looking man ready for bed

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 25, 2021·4 min read

Exercise Can Improve Sleep Quality Even When You Don’t Perceive a Difference

Exercise may be a new prescription to help those with sleep problems. Researchers found rigorous exercise causes measurable changes in sleep quality, even if a person doesn't notice the difference. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 25, 2021·5 min read

Octopuses Have Two Alternating Sleep States

It is well-known octopuses change their color while they sleep. A new study reveals the color changes characterize two distinct sleep states, "active sleep" and "quiet sleep". The findings shed new light on the evolution of sleep. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 22, 2021·5 min read

Healthy Sleep May Rely on Long-Overlooked Brain Cells

Astrocytes influence how long, and how deeply, mice sleep, a new study reports. Read More

Featured Neuroscience

·March 21, 2021·2 min read

Sleep Disturbances May Contribute to Weight Gain in Menopause

Reduced levels of estrogen may not be the only risk factor for weight gain associated with menopause. A new study reports sleep disruptions also contribute to increased weight gain during menopause. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 16, 2021·5 min read

Sleep Troubles May Complicate the Grieving Process

People who suffer from sleep disruptions are at greater risk of developing complicated grief following the loss of a loved one. Read More

Featured Neuroscience

·March 16, 2021·5 min read

A Better Way to Measure Consciousness

Researchers recorded the electrical activity in over 1000 neurons around 100 sites of the brain during different states of consciousness in monkeys. The results were analyzed by machine learning. Results pointed away from the prefrontal cortex, an area monitored to safely maintain general anesthesia, and toward areas at the back of the brain. The study reveals deep brain and areas toward the back of the brain are more predictive of states of consciousness. Read More

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 12, 2021·4 min read

The Role of Sleep in Healing Traumatic Brain Injuries

In veterans who suffered a TBI, lack of sleep was associated with enlarged perivascular spaces and an increase in post-concussive symptoms. Read More

This shows a young girl sitting on a bed with headphones on while looking at her phone

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 10, 2021·3 min read

Young Night Owls With High Psychosis Risk Experience More Psychotic Symptoms

Study reveals adolescents with a high risk of developing psychosis and who were night owls reported experiencing an increase in psychotic symptoms. Read More

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 4, 2021·7 min read

Immune Cells in Blood Influence the Brain During Early Development of Parkinson’s Disease

Study reveals the immune system constantly communicates with the brain during the early developmental phase of Parkinson's disease. Changes in the immune system influence the condition of neurons. Read More

1 2 3 … 59