FeaturedNeuroscience·August 28, 2020·3 min readA Coffee and Catnap Keep You Sharp on the NightshiftConsuming coffee immediately before taking a nap can help reduce sleep inertia in night shift workers who can take a brief nap on the job.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 20, 2020·7 min readConcussions Can Cause Long-Term Sleep ProblemsConcussions could have lasting implications on sleep, a new study reports. People who experienced concussion reported sleep disturbances, daytime drowsiness, and fatigue that were persistent months after their injury.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 19, 2020·3 min readIs Risk of Alzheimer’s Linked to Specific Sleep Patterns?Sleep disturbances may be an outcome of Alzheimer's in those with a genetic predisposition, but not a cause of dementia. Those with genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's tend to have shorter sleep durations and are more likely to be early risers but are less likely to suffer from insomnia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 19, 2020·4 min readMelatonin Linked to Improved Brain Function in Child ConcussionResearchers identified a specific neural network that positively responds to melatonin following concussion in children. Results suggest melatonin may help compensate for normal brain function that has been interrupted due to injury caused by concussion and helps prevent sleep disturbances.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 15, 2020·4 min readStudy Identifies Social Connection as the Strongest Protective Factor for DepressionActive social connection is the strongest protective factor for depression, a new study reports. Additionally, reducing sedentary activities such as watching TV or taking a nap can also help lower depression risk.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 6, 2020·6 min readBrain Noise Contains Unique Signature of Dream SleepUsing EEG to measure REM sleep allowed scientists to distinguish dreaming from wakefulness.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 6, 2020·4 min readREM Sleep Tunes Eating BehaviorSuppressing the activity of hypothalamic neurons in mice during REM sleep resulted in a decrease in the amount of food later consumed. The study suggests REM sleep is essential to stabilize food intake.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 4, 2020·3 min readCan Sleep Protect Us From Forgetting Old Memories?Memories are dynamic, not static, researchers report. Sleep helps reorganize memories and presents them in the most efficient ways. Even old memories are not final. Sleep helps to keep memories constantly updated.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 2, 2020·5 min readWhat Is Bipolar Disorder?Bipolar disorder affects about 1% of the population and typically begins during adolescence. Researchers explain the biological, psychological, and behavioral implications of bipolar disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 29, 2020·4 min readExposure to Environmental Chemicals May Disrupt Sleep During MenopausePhthalate exposure is linked to sleep disruptions and insomnia in menopausal women.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 27, 2020·3 min readChanges in Brain Cartilage May Explain Why Sleep Helps You LearnAltering the structure of perineuronal nets could be a mechanism that underlies sleep-induced memory changes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·July 20, 2020·5 min readStudy Helps to Settle Debate on Roles of REM and Non-REM Sleep in Visual LearningDuring non-REM sleep, visual areas of the brain exhibit an excitation/inhibition balance indicative of increased plasticity. REM sleep appears to be essential for people to reap the benefits of the increased plasticity that occurs during NREM sleep.Read More
