Brain Changes Linked to Sleep Needed
A new study sheds light on the biochemistry of sleep need in the brain.... Read More...
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Treatment Options For Nightmare Disorder in Adults
Researchers propose a variety of therapeutic approaches and medications to help combat adult nightmare disorder.... Read More...
Early Birds Less Prone to Depression
A new study reports middle aged people who are early risers have a lower risk of developing depression.... Read More...
The Impact Religion Has on Sleep Quality
A new study reveals a link between religious attendance and better sleep quality. Researchers say religiosity could decrease some psychological distress, substance abuse and stress exposure, all of which are associated with sleep outcomes.... Read More...
Mom’s Voice May Help Babies Sleep Better in NICU
Babies in NICU sleep better when their hear their mom's voice, a new study reports. Researchers found babies slept better and woke less often when they were played recordings of their mother's reading a story.... Read More...
Teenage Girls More Impacted by Sleepiness Than Boys
Researchers report teenage girls are more heavily impacted by sleepiness than boys of the same age. The study reveals teen girls have more trouble saying awake during school hours and often feel too tired to embark on other social activities.... Read More...
Maternal Depressive Emotions Associated With Children’s Sleep Problems
A new study reveals a link between prenatal depression and sleep quality in children. Researchers report maternal depression, both prenatal and postnatal, is associated with greater sleep disturbances in children.... Read More...
fMRI Reveals Memory in Sleeping Toddlers
A neuroimaging study of sleeping two year olds reveals how specific brain regions are activated during memory recall.... Read More...
Why Do Some Sleep Deprived People Experience Worse Cognitive Function Than Others?
A new study reports microRNAs in the blood are altered as a result of sleep deprivation. Researchers used MiRNA alterations as a biomarker to determine cognitive performance following psychological stress and sleep loss.... Read More...
New Algorithm Determines Ideal Caffeine Dosage and Timing For Alertness
Researchers have developed a new algorithm that can determine the ideal time to consume, and correct dosage of caffeine that can maximize alertness under sleep loss conditions.... Read More...
NFL Teams Play Better During Night Games Thanks to Circadian Advantage
A new study reports NFL teams perform better during night time games, thanks to a circadian advantage. Winning teams who play late evening games have fewer turnovers and players had better circadian regulated awareness than those who play in afternoon games, researchers report.... Read More...
Drowsy Worms Offer New Insights Into the Neuroscience of Sleep
A new study could offer insight into human glial cell function and reveals a relationship between movement and sleep.... Read More...