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·May 14, 2021·4 min read

Our Dreams’ Weirdness Might Be Why We Have Them

Inspired by techniques to train deep neural networks, researchers have proposed a new hypothesis of dreaming. The hypothesis suggests the strangeness of our dreams may help our brains better generalize our day-to-day experiences.

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·May 6, 2021·4 min read

Online Learning Doesn’t Improve Student Sleep Habits

Students who embarked on online learning went to bed, on average, thirty minutes later than they did while entered into in-person learning. They also slept less efficiently and napped more during the day.

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·May 6, 2021·4 min read

Epilepsy Research Reveals Why Sleep Increases Risk of Sudden Death

Both sleep and seizures reduce heart rate, a new study into mortality and epilepsy reveal. Seizures also disrupt the natural regulation of sleep-related changes. This can sometimes prove deadly and increase the risk of sudden death in epilepsy patients.

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·May 4, 2021·3 min read

Circadian Rhythm Research Could Turn Early Birds Into Night Owls

New genetic findings related to circadian rhythm could have implications for humans, animals, and even plant life.

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·May 2, 2021·1 min read

Light Therapy Helps Veterans Treated for Traumatic Brain Injury

Morning bright light therapy improved both physical and mental health symptoms, including cognitive function and sleep quality, in veterans who suffered TBI.

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·May 1, 2021·6 min read

Research Delves Into Link Between Test Anxiety and Poor Sleep

Test anxiety and sleep feed off one another, causing a negative effect on academic performance.

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·April 24, 2021·2 min read

A Good Night’s Sleep Could Do Wonders for Your Love Life

Poor quality sleep can lead to sexual dysfunction in women, a new study reports.

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·April 24, 2021·3 min read

Listening to Calming Music at Bedtime Promotes Better Sleep

Older adults who listened to calming music before sleep, or while falling asleep, had better sleep quality than those who did not.

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·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.

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·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.

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·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.

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·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.