FeaturedPsychology·September 30, 2015·3 min readMusic Can Improve Quality of Sleep for People with InsomniaA new study reports listening to music can improve sleep quality for those with insomnia and other sleep disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 29, 2015·2 min readBuilding Up Immunity: Sleep Strengthens Long Term Immunological MemoriesA new study reports deep sleep may be critical for the immune system to strengthen its 'memories' of previously encountered pathogens.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 28, 2015·4 min readPositive Human Traits Linked to Particular Brain ConnectionsAccording to researchers, there is a strong correspondence between positive lifestyle and behavioral traits and a particular set of connections in the brain.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 22, 2015·4 min readCPAP Reduces Depression in Adults with Sleep ApneaAccording to a new study, depressive symptoms are common in people with obstructive sleep apnea, and the symptoms can improve when the sleep apnea is treated with CPAP therapy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 21, 2015·3 min readMemory Consolidated by Three Step Brain OscillationA new study shows how a three step brain oscillation plays an important role in memory consolidation.Read More
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
