FeaturedNeuroscience·February 25, 2015·3 min readStudy Shows How the Brain Can Trigger a Deep SleepAccording to a new study, deeper sleep can be triggered by chemically 'switching on' neurons in the preoptic hypothalamus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 28, 2017·3 min readStudy Suggests Answer to Young Persistent Sleep Problems in Young PeopleExercise intervention may help to stem sleep problems in teens, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 12, 2017·2 min readStudying Sleep’s Profound and Extensive Effects on Brain FunctionStudies presented at Neuroscience 2017 shed new light on how the brain consolidates memories and the neurological effects of poor sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 22, 2022·3 min readSufficient Sleep Associated With Life Satisfaction in ParentsStudy shows sufficient sleep improves parents' mental health and overall well-being.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 23, 2019·4 min readSuicide and self-harm risk nearly triple in people with restless leg syndromeRestless leg syndrome (RLS) triples the risk of suicide and self-harm in those with the condition.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 14, 2018·1 min readSurgical Menopause Leads to Increased Sleep IssuesInsomnia and other sleep disorders are worse for women who undergo surgical menopause rather than natural menopause, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 4, 2017·4 min readSurprise Communication Found Between Brain Regions Involved in Infant Motor ControlResearchers have identified how two distinct areas of the developing brain communicate and report REM sleep is key to this communication.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 24, 2018·4 min readSweeter Dreams in a Peaceful MindAccording to researchers, people with higher levels of peace of mind have more positive dream emotions. By contrast, those who feel anxious report more negative dreams.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 15, 2015·6 min readSwitching Dreams on and OffUsing optogenetics, researchers were able to send mice into REM sleep and trigger dream state.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 29, 2017·6 min readSynthetic Cannabis-Like Drug Reduces Sleep ApneaDronabinol, a drug that contains a synthetic version of the molecule tetrahydrocannabinol, appears to be both safe and effective in treating obstructive sleep apnea, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 30, 2016·4 min readTai Chi Helps Manage Intrusive Thoughts in Veterans With PTSDResearchers report practicing Tai Chi can help to alleviate some of the symptoms of PTSD for veterans.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 10, 2017·3 min readTai Chi Relieves Insomnia in Breast Cancer SurvivorsAccording to researchers, Tai Chi not only improves sleep health and reduces insomnia in breast cancer survivors, it also reduces depression and fatigue symptoms.Read More
