FMRI REVEALS MEMORY IN SLEEPING TODDLERS
A neuroimaging study of sleeping two year olds reveals how specific brain regions are activated during memory recall.… READ MORE…
ADVANCED EEG REVEALS COMPLEX BEAUTY OF THE SLEEPING BRAIN
New, advanced EEG technology allows researchers to easily visualize brain activity during sleep.… READ MORE…
SLEEP DEPRIVATION LINKED TO FALSE CONFESSIONS
According to a new study, sleep deprived individuals are more likely to sign false confessions that those who are more rested.… READ MORE…
EVOLVING TO SLEEP: OUR ANCESTORS SLEPT LESS THAN 8 HOURS ALSO
A new study reports that, much like us, our ancestors didn’t get the recommended 8 hours of sleep either.… READ MORE…
NEW SYSTEM REVEALS HOW OUR BRAINS AND BODIES CHANGE AS WE FALL ASLEEP
Researchers develop a new system which tracks the process of falling asleep. … READ MORE…
SLEEP DISORDERS WIDELY UNDIAGNOSED IN INDIVIDUALS WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Fatigue associated with MS could be the result of widely undiagnosed sleep disorders, a new study reports. … READ MORE…
DIETARY AMINO ACIDS RELIEVE SLEEP PROBLEMS AFTER TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY IN ANIMALS
Administering a cocktail of amino acids to mice models of TBI, researchers improved sleep disturbances caused by the brain injuries.… READ MORE…
WHY SCREEN TIME CAN DISRUPT SLEEP
Researchers uncover how specific retinal cells respond to the artificial light generated by cell phone and tablets. The study reveals how retinal ganglion cells process ambient light and reset our circadian clocks, leading to sleep disruptions.… READ MORE…
POOR DIET, OBESITY AND MORE SCREEN TIME LINKED WITH INSUFFICIENT SLEEP IN CHILDREN
Researchers report insufficient sleep is associated with unhealthy eating patterns, an increased risk of obesity and more screen time in school aged children.… READ MORE…
SHORTER SLEEP CAN LEAD TO DEHYDRATION
Researchers report adults who sleep six hours per night, as opposed to the recommended eight, have higher chances of waking up dehydrated.… READ MORE…
INFLAMMATION CAN LEAD TO CIRCADIAN SLEEP DISORDERS
Using new technology to turn inflammation on and off in mice, researchers discover inflammation may contribute to sleep disorders.… READ MORE…
BRAINWAVE ACTIVITY REVEALS POTENTIAL BIOMARKER FOR ASD
Researchers have identified a possible biomarker that could help expedite ASD diagnosis in children. The study revealed children with autism have lower frequency motor related gamma oscillations.… READ MORE…