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·May 8, 2017·6 min read

Caffeine and More Sleep Help Improve Chronic Pain

Researchers report getting more sleep, and for those who can't sleep, increasing caffeine uptake, can help relieve chronic pain better than standard pain killers.

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·May 4, 2017·4 min read

Surprise Communication Found Between Brain Regions Involved in Infant Motor Control

Researchers have identified how two distinct areas of the developing brain communicate and report REM sleep is key to this communication.

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·April 25, 2017·5 min read

Sound Waves Enhance Deep Sleep and Memory

Gentle noise stimulation can enhance sleep quality and improve memory in older people, a new study reports.

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·April 24, 2017·6 min read

Inconsistent Sleep Schedule Harms Attention and Creativity in Young Adults

Inconsistent sleep patterns are linked to a decline in attention and cognition, especially in younger adults, a new study reports.

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·April 18, 2017·5 min read

Poor Sleep When You’re Depressed or Anxious May Make it Harder to See Positives

Sleep plays an important role in being able to regulate negative emotions, especially in people with depression and anxiety, a new study reveals.

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·April 12, 2017·6 min read

Early School Start Times Pit Teens in Conflict Between Biology and Society

Later school start times would allow teens to fully relieve sleep pressure.

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·April 7, 2017·4 min read

Sleep on It: Researchers Find What Makes Memories Tick

Researchers report on how sleep deprivation affects the ability to form new memories.

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·April 6, 2017·6 min read

Study Identifies ‘Night Owl’ Gene Variant

A new study reveals those with the 'night owl' variant of the CRY1 gene have longer circadian cycles than other people, making them stay awake for longer at night.