FeaturedPsychology·January 18, 2016·4 min readPoor Sleep Makes Teens More Reactive to StressTeens who experience sleep problems and longer sleep duration are more reactive to stress, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 15, 2016·4 min readWhat You Eat Influences How You SleepAccording to researchers, sleep can be impacted due to diets high in fiber, saturated fats and sugar.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 7, 2016·4 min readShorter Sleep Gene IdentifiedResearchers have developed a new method for monitoring sleep cycles in mice. With help of the new method, researchers have identified a new short sleeper gene.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 7, 2016·5 min readLucid Dreaming May Help Us Unravel the Mysteries of ConsciousnessResearchers explore how the ability to control dreams may be a key to helping us better understand consciousness.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 14, 2015·3 min readHumans Evolved to Get Better Quality Sleep in Less TimeA new study reports we evolved to be more efficient sleepers than our closest animal relatives.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 14, 2015·3 min readShort Sleep Linked to Distracted Secondary Eating, Drinking and ObesityResearchers report short sleep patterns of less than 7 hours are associated with more time spent in secondary eating and drinking, thus increasing a potential risk for obesity.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 8, 2015·5 min readEmotions Compromised By Lack of SleepResearchers report a lack of sleep can have a negative impact on emotions.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 23, 2015·4 min readTrouble Remembering New Names? Get Some SleepResearchers report people are better able to remember new faces and names after a good night's sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 18, 2015·2 min readNew Compound Regulates Wakefulness and Remedies NarcolepsyResearchers have developed a new compound that promotes wakefulness and acts as a remedy for narcolepsy in animal models.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 12, 2015·3 min readLead Exposure Impacts Children’s SleepAccording to a new study, early life exposure to lead can increase risk of insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness and other sleep problems in later childhood.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 5, 2015·4 min readLack of Sleep May Increase Diabetes RiskAccording to a new study, insufficient sleep can increase insulin sensitivity and heightens risk for developing diabetes.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 2, 2015·3 min readSleepwalkers Feel No Pain and Remain Asleep, Despite Suffering InjuriesA new study reports during episodes of sleepwalking, people feel no pain and remain asleep despite suffering injury.Read More
