Heightened Brain Activity While Asleep to Perceive Unfamiliar Voices Could Be An Evolutionary Trick Against Potential Threats

MEDICINE & HEALTH 01.17.2022 23:51 PM

Scientists found that the brain pays more attention to unfamiliar voices during non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep, indicating that it can learn even while asleep although it could do more harm than help because it should be at rest.

'COVID-somnia': How to Overcome Sleep Problem During the Pandemic

01.17.2022 09:46 AM

Due to the current pandemic that has claimed countless lives all over the world, a lot of people are suffering from a sleep problem some call "COVID-somnia."

Better Sleeping Experience Could Improve How We Remember Names and Faces

01.13.2022 10:00 AM

A new study reveals that an uninterrupted sleep could help people remember names and faces better. A study conducted by psychology and neuroscience experts revealed that a better sleeping experience could help people remember names and faces.

Just Had A Gallbladder Surgery? Here’s How to Sleep Well

12.16.2021 03:42 AM

When you’re experiencing gallbladder pain (or just had a surgery after you had your stones removed), experts say you should sleep on your left side.

More Than 50% of the Astronauts Experience Vision Problems; High-Tech Body-Sucking Sleeping Bag May Help Treat 'Squashed Ice' Syndrome

12.11.2021 20:37 PM

NASA has recorded an eye condition in more than half of the astronauts who have worked on the International Space Station for six months or longer.

Sleep Quality of Older Adults Could Reflect to Neural Connection Status and Cognitive Functions

12.08.2021 00:01 AM

A new study suggests that sleeping pattern and quality in older adults could possibly reflect to their cognitive abilities and neural connections.

Cognitive Behavioral Sleep Training Can Prevent Depression in Adults With Insomnia, Study Reveals

12.01.2021 03:20 AM

People with insomnia have a higher risk of developing depression, and depressed people usually experience a lack of sleep. A new clinical study reveals that sleep training can ease symptoms of depression in adults with insomnia.

Nutrition Plays Key Role in Sleep: Here are the Best Foods That Improve Sleeping Patterns

11.25.2021 22:07 PM

A number of factors could affect the quality of sleep, and a lot of advice centers on proper nutrition. Here are the best foods to eat to improve sleeping patterns.

Heart Arrhythmia: Alcoholic Drink Not Caffeine Or Sleep Deprivation Could Trigger Irregular Heartbeat, Study Says

11.24.2021 21:29 PM

A new study shows that alcohol alone and not caffeine or sleep deprivation might trigger irregular heartbeat or a condition called heart arrhythmia.

Too Little, Too Much Sleep Increases Cognitive Decline; Here’s the Recommended Number of Sleeping Hours

11.22.2021 04:45 AM

A new study suggests that sleeping less than 4,5 hours and more than 6,5 hours per night increases that chances of a person to be affected with cognitive decline.

When is The Best Time to Sleep? Study Recommends Bedtime to Lower Risk of Heart Disease

11.16.2021 00:10 AM

New research found that adults who sleep too early or too late than the golden hour have an increased risk of developing heart disease or serious health risks.

Top 3 Snoring Causes And Effective Treatments You Can Try

11.13.2021 21:56 PM

Sleep specialist and an instructor in the division of sleep medicine for Harvard Medical School Rebecca Robbins said snoring can be normal, a condition not to worry about.

How Do 7 to 9 Hours of Sleep Help Improve Mental Health?

11.12.2021 05:11 AM

Based on a clinical study conducted, the National Sleep Foundation has recommended that adults need to get at least seven to nine hours of sleep every night.

People With Sleep Apnea Are at Higher Risk of COVID-19 Infection, More Vulnerable to Death

11.10.2021 22:40 PM

A new study suggests that people who are suffering from sleep apnea have a chance to be severely infected with COVID-19 and are at risk of death.

Sleep Deprivation More Dangerous Than Thought, Affects One's Ability to Walk

11.01.2021 01:00 AM

It's commonly known that deep deprivation has effects on one's physical and psychological health alike, and such effects are very negative if it is missing or disrupted.

Discover The 'Sweet Spot' for Total Sleep to Maintain Cognitive Performance, Avoid Alzheimer's Disease

10.21.2021 03:03 AM

A new study showed that there is a middle range or "sweet spot" for sleep time where cognitive performance is stable, compared to sleeping at shorter or longer periods.

Drinking Milk Before Bedtime for a Good Night's Sleep is True, Study Says

10.18.2021 03:02 AM

A new study confirms that drinking a glass of milk before bedtime could increase the chances of getting a good night's sleep. The effect is induced by natural proteins or peptides found in cow's milk.

Circadian Specialist Explains How Neurobiology Activity Wakes Up People at 3 AM

10.15.2021 03:38 AM

Circadian expert Greg Murray shows what neurobiology does to wake us up in a fully aware state at 3 a.m.

Health Benefits of Spending More Time Outdoors; Research Reveals Daily Fix of Sunshine Enhances Mood, Sleep, Lowers Depression Risk

10.01.2021 06:01 AM

Having a daily fix of sunshine could help enhance one's overall health, with a new study linking time spent outdoors with improved mood, better sleep, and lower depression risk for a lifetime.

Moon Has Great Impact on How Humans Sleep: More Than 850 People, Lunar Cycle Monitored for Years

09.20.2021 07:40 AM

The Moon, including its cycles, which have long been examined for the investigation of their effect on human sleep, although the outcomes of such analyses have been rather inconsistent.

REM Sleep Refreshes the Brain: Researchers Found Evidence of Increased Cerebral Blood Flow During the Dream Phase

08.26.2021 22:46 PM

Researchers found evidence as to why dreaming or REM sleep is important for health. The increased cerebral blood flow at this phase refreshes the brain by removing wastes.