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·November 30, 2016·4 min read

Tai Chi Helps Manage Intrusive Thoughts in Veterans With PTSD

Researchers report practicing Tai Chi can help to alleviate some of the symptoms of PTSD for veterans.

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·November 29, 2016·4 min read

Depressive Behaviors Caused by Disrupting Brain’s Internal Clock: Mouse Study

A new study reports that disrupting the natural circadian rhythm in mice causes depression and anxiety.

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·November 28, 2016·4 min read

How Kids’ Brains Respond To A Late Night Up

A new study reports the parieto-occipital areas of the brain appear to be more susceptible to a lack of sleep in children.

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·November 27, 2016·4 min read

Child’s Sleep Duration Influenced by Parental Confidence and Sleep Duration

Educating parents about their own sleep health could help their children to get enough sleep, a new study reports.

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·November 22, 2016·4 min read

Scientists Find Surprising Answers to ‘Food Coma’ Conundrum

Researchers believe they may have found a reason for that all too well known holiday phenomenon, a 'food coma'.

Featured Psychology

·November 15, 2016·6 min read

Consuming Violent Media Linked to 13 Times Surge in Violent Dreams

Consuming violent media 90 minutes prior to bedtime makes you 13 times more likely to have a violent dream that night, a new study reports.

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·November 15, 2016·4 min read

“Princess Leia” Brainwaves Help Sleeping Brain Store Memories

Newly discovered rotating waves of brain activity that repeat during the night are responsible for forming associations between different aspects of a day's memories, a new study reports.

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·November 9, 2016·6 min read

Study Links Shorter Sleep and Sugar-Sweetened Drink Consumption

A new study links consumption of sugary, caffeinated drinks to shorter sleep duration in adults.

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·November 2, 2016·5 min read

Mouse Mutants May Shed Light on the Mysteries of Sleep

A new study could be the first step to understanding the biochemistry that controls the switch from sleep to wakefulness, researchers believe.

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Featured Neuroscience

·November 2, 2016·4 min read

Sleep Deprivation May Cause People to Eat More Calories

Researchers report sleep deprivation may cause people to consume more calories the following day.

Featured Psychology

·October 31, 2016·2 min read

Bedtime Use of Media Devices Doubles Risk of Poor Sleep in Kids

Children who have access to media devices at bedtime have double the risk of sleep disturbances than those who go to bed without a tablet or cell phone, researchers report.