Study Reveals Sleep Evolved Ahead of Brain Evolution

Medicine & Technology Jan 11, 2021

Researchers of a new study recently identified a state akin to sleep in a tiny, freshwater animal, also known as "hydra," which has simple anatomy and doesn't have a brain.

Sleeping in Two Shifts Used to Be the Norm: What Are Its Benefits and Best Practices?

Dec 28, 2020

Researchers claim that just a couple hundred years ago, the tradition of sleeping all night was not the norm.

What Is the Most Linked Factor to Having Better Mental Health?

Dec 22, 2020

Sleep, physical activity or exercise, and diet are factors that need to be considered in having good mental health. But which one of them is linked to better mental health?

Do You Have Sleep Apnea? Here’s What It Can Do to Your Heart

Dec 14, 2020

Individuals with sleep apnea who are experiencing longer nocturnal respiratory events are likely to suffer higher abrupt heart rate variability and bigger changes linked to reduced daytime alertness.

Lack of Sleep Possibly an AI Issue, Study Finds

Dec 06, 2020

A new study is being conducted in Los Alamos National Laboratory to learn more about systems operating, much like the neurons found in the living brains.

What Do Dogs Dream About While Sleeping?

Nov 24, 2020

No, it is not just humans that have dreams when sleeping because dogs dream also. But what do they dream about?

Study Shows Reveals Link Between Healthy Sleep Habits and Lower Risk of Heart Failure

Nov 20, 2020

New research recently published showed that adults who have the healthiest sleep patterns had a 42-percent lower risk of heart failure.

Discovering Sleep Behavior of Animals

Nov 15, 2020

Sleep style varies considerably across the animal kingdom.

One-Millimeter Worm Study Reveals How Melatonin Works in the Brain

Nov 15, 2020

The tiny worm C. elelgans has been an excellent brain model to understand other species. A recent study reveals how the hormone melatonin works in the brain to promote sleep.

Early Birds Vs. Night Owls - Developing Healthy Habits According to Your Body Clock

Nov 07, 2020

Early birds are typically thought to have an advantage in terms of success, but what about the night owls?

Here's How to Fall Asleep Fast When You Can't Sleep!

Oct 21, 2020

You can try different things to get a perfect sleep. But if those don't work, here are other hacks to try.

Look! Comatosed Man Temporarily Regains Ability to Talk and Walk After Taking Ambien

Oct 20, 2020

Dutch man unable to walk, talk or eat for eight years regains abilities just 20 MINUTES after taking Ambien sleeping pill.

New Study Suggests White Noise for Sleeping May Do More Harm Than Good

Oct 19, 2020

In a busy world, a good night's sleep has become difficult to come by, leading people to download any of the white noise apps available today. But a new study claims that this method is not as good as it appears to be.

Hibernation Explained: Vital for Some Species, but Not Humans

Oct 09, 2020

During winter, hibernation saves some animals from the cold weather, but why is it unnecessary for humans?

Lack of Sleep Among Americans Worse For Men, Says Study

Sep 29, 2020

A study from the University of Oregon examines the possible stereotypical link between sleep habits and masculinity, aiming to understand why men, on average, reportedly get less sleep than women.