Brain CancerFeaturedGenetics·September 17, 2015·5 min readCancer Never Rests: Gene Implicated in Disease Disrupts Circadian Rhythm and MetabolismAccording to researchers, a cancer causing gene may affect the circadian clock and metabolism by binding to promoter regions in genes responsible for maintaining these biological functions.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 16, 2015·3 min readGenetics Have a Stronger Influence on Insomnia in Women Than MenA new twin study suggests genetic factors contribute to insomnia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 16, 2015·4 min readHow a Late Night Caffeine Fix Delays the Human Circadian ClockA new study reports drinking caffeine during the evening delays the internal body clock by 40 minutes.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 14, 2015·3 min readLink Between Poor Sleep and Low Grade Inflammation DiscoveredA new study links poor sleep quality in aging men with higher instances of low grade inflammation.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 4, 2015·3 min readPoor Sleep Could Help Explain How Stress Affects Health in ChildrenAccording to a new study, getting a good night's sleep buffer the impact of stress on kids' cortisol levels.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 1, 2015·4 min readHow Obstructive Sleep Apnea Damages the BrainA new study links obstructive sleep apnea to a breakdown of the blood-brain barrier.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 1, 2015·4 min readTiming as Important as Quality of SleepA new study reports shifting sleep patterns has a negative impact on the immune system.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 27, 2015·3 min readProtein GRK2 Appears to Help Regulate Body ClockA new study reports on the crucial role the protein GRK2 plays in regulating the body's internal clock.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 24, 2015·4 min readMen and Older People Sleep Better When They Have Access to NatureMen and older adults tend to get a better night's sleep when they have access to nature, whether it's green space or an ocean view.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 13, 2015·4 min readMechanism that Controls When We Sleep and When We Wake DiscoveredResearchers discover changes in the activity of sodium and potassium channels during the day and night impact the sleep-wake cycle.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 12, 2015·4 min readEye Movements During REM Sleep Reflects Brain Activity Associated with New ImagesA new study offers evidence between rapid eye movement during sleep, accelerated brain activity and dream images.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 5, 2015·5 min readCould Your Sleep Position Help Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk?According to a new study, sleeping on your side helps the clear the brain of some neurotoxins, like amyloid beta, and could potentially reduce risk for developing some neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
