FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 8, 2018·4 min readWorking the Night Shift: Gene Expression Fails to Adapt to New Sleep PatternsStudy reveals up to 25% of rhythmic genes lose their biological rhythm following a 4 day night shift simulation.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 8, 2018·3 min readAge, Marital Status, BMI and Sleep Linked to Dementia RiskA new machine learning study has revealed a novel combination of factors that can increase a person's risk of developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 3, 2018·3 min readNew Clues on How to Improve Memory During SleepUsing electrical fields to simulate slow wave sleep, researchers enhance memory.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 3, 2018·3 min readQuiet Rest Helps Us Retain Detailed MemoriesResearchers report resting for 10 minutes after learning a new piece of information helps us to create and retain more detailed memories.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 1, 2018·2 min readHow a Nap Can Enhance False Memories in One Half of the BrainNapping influences memory in the right hemisphere of the brain, inducing false memories in a word recall test, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 28, 2018·3 min readBrain Structure Linked to Symptoms of Restless Leg SyndromeA new study implicates structural changes in the somatosensory cortex as a cause of restless leg syndrome.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 27, 2018·3 min readWant to Remember Your Dreams? Try Taking Vitamin B6Want to remember your dreams? Try taking vitamin B6. Researchers discovered people who take B6 supplements are better able to recall details of their dreams compared to those who were given a placebo.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 24, 2018·5 min readNapping and Teenage LearningTeens who take a daytime nap have better attention, nonverbal reasoning and spatial memory skills than their peers who do not nap, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 23, 2018·3 min readLet it Go: Mental Breaks After Work Improve SleepParticipating in fun activities following a day filled with negative behavior of colleagues at work could help you sleep better, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2018·4 min readAvoid Using Medical Marijuana to Treat Sleep ApneaResearchers say there is currently insufficient evidence for the safety and efficacy of medical marijuana as a treatment for sleep apnea.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 13, 2018·3 min readLack of Sleep May Be Linked to Risk Factor for Alzheimer’sA new study reveals sleep deprivation can lead to an immediate increase in amyloid beta.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 12, 2018·6 min readNight Owls Have Higher Risk of Dying SoonerA new study reports being a night owl might have significant consequences for your health, including an increased risk of dying earlier.Read More
