FeaturedNeuroscience·October 2, 2023·6 min readSleep Struggles Link to Elevated Risk of HypertensionResearchers have found a notable link between insomnia symptoms and hypertension in women. Drawing from a 16-year study involving over 66,000 participants, the study showed women with sleep difficulties were more prone to high blood pressure.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 22, 2023·4 min readBrain’s Blue Spot, Locus Coeruleus, Is A Key Player in Sleep Quality and MemoryResearchers have shed light on the vital role of the locus coeruleus in regulating REM sleep and its effects on cognitive processes. Located deep in the brain, this nucleus manages noradrenaline, influencing memory, emotions, and sleep initiation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 21, 2023·5 min readThe Brain Wiring for Sleep PrepResearchers have discovered how mice's brains are wired to instinctively prepare for sleep by nesting, highlighting a survival feature likely shared among mammals. When mice were deprived of sleep, a robust urge to nest emerged, which is controlled by dedicated brain cells in the prefrontal cortex.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 14, 2023·5 min readSleep’s Secret Lives: Navigating the Mystery of Arousal DisordersArousal disorders, including the mysterious actions of sexsomnia, sleepwalking, and sleep terrors, remain a significant gray area in sleep medicine. A new study reveals that unlike other sleep disorders, arousal disorders lack consensus treatment guidelines.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 13, 2023·6 min readHealthy Habits Are Key to Curbing Depression’s HoldA new study delves into the role of lifestyle choices in mitigating depression risks. Drawing from the UK Biobank, researchers analyzed data from nearly 290,000 participants, determining that seven key lifestyle habits significantly reduced depression risk.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 9, 2023·6 min readThe Dream Dance: Decoding REM’s Mystical Nightly Show in Our BrainsREM sleep, marked by rapid eye movement, is one of the most mysterious stages of our nightly rest, known for vivid dreams. This phase, repeating every 90 to 120 minutes, possibly prevents sleeping too deeply, making us less vulnerable.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 7, 2023·4 min readBright-Light Treatment’s Power Over Stress-Induced Sleep ProblemsResearchers unveiled the neural pathway linking chronic stress to sleep disturbances, shedding light on how bright-light treatment rectifies these issues. The study, involving mouse models, emphasized the crucial role of the lateral habenula, a brain region sensitive to light signals.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 6, 2023·4 min readSleep Deprivation Depletes a Key Protective Protein in BrainSleep deprivation doesn't just leave you tired—it harms the brain and elevates the risk for diseases like Alzheimer’s. Researchers delving into how this occurs have made a breakthrough by identifying a protein, pleiotrophin (PTN), which drops in sleep-deprived mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 3, 2023·5 min readDark Traits, Broken Sleep: How Machiavellianism and Psychopathy Impact RestA recent study delves into the link between the Dark Triad personality traits—Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and narcissism—and sleep quality, particularly in individuals with affective disorders (AD). Using data from 657 people, the research reveals that Machiavellianism and psychopathy have a significantly negative impact on sleep quality.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 29, 2023·5 min readGood Sleep Habits Can Buffer Kids From Stress-Linked ImpulsivityA study reveals that adequate sleep can help children combat impulsive behaviors often induced by stressful environments. Researchers analyzed data from over 11,000 children aged 9-10, finding that those who had less than nine hours of sleep or took over 30 minutes to fall asleep exhibited more impulsive behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 28, 2023·8 min readActing Out Dreams: Sleep Disorder A Warning Sign of Parkinson’s DiseaseResearchers are probing into REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), a condition where people physically act out their dreams. This parasomnia is more than a nocturnal hazard: research indicates a strong link between RBD and neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 28, 2023·4 min readOptimal Sleep Temperature: 68-77°F Ideal for AdultsResearchers have discovered that the best sleep for older adults comes at bedroom temperatures between 68 and 77°F. Beyond this range, sleep efficiency can plummet by 5-10%.Read More
