Stress, lack of sleep might be contributing to concussion-like symptoms
No wonder I feel like I’ve been hit in the head every day.
Tag: sleep
Can you die from lack of sleep?
Credit: Pixabay. In December 1963, two boys thought of a bright idea for a school science project-- they would stay ...
Weighted blankets are ‘safe, effective’ in treating clinical insomnia
A little weight can go a long way.
Space doesn’t make for a good sleeping spot, a new paper reports
Astronauts can see an almost 20% drop in sleep efficiency while off-world.
Noradrenaline levels may dictate whether you’re a light sleeper or not
The ability to disconnect from the environment, in a reversible way, is a central feature of sleep.
Can CBD oil help you sleep better?
Although studies are few and far between, there is limited evidence suggesting CBD oil might improve sleep quality in certain ...
Teenagers can have a “social jet lag” because of the school’s hours
There's a relationship between the chronotype of the students and their academic performance.
A sleepless night can trigger a 30% rise in anxiety
Luckily deep sleep is the best medicine.
Better sleep makes for better grades, MIT reports
With sleep, "when" is as important as "for how long".
Our brains can actively forget during REM sleep — and that’s why you don’t remember dreams
They say follow your dreams but I can't even remember them.
How long can you go without sleep? Key facts
Sleep deprivation can cause serious health problems over extended periods of time. Here's what you need to know.
Napping once or twice per week may help protect you from heart attack or strokes
Catch some Z's for your heart!
Both too much and too little sleep increase heart attack risk
Getting proper sleep is one of the most important things you can do to avoid heart disease.
Genetic mutation explains why some people need to sleep fewer hours
Some lucky people naturally need less sleep than everybody else.
One in 300 people may have genes that make them elite early risers
Some people thrive on waking up at 4 AM every day -- and this might run in the family.
A warm bath 1-2 hours before bedtime helps improve sleep quality, meta-analysis shows
It definitely can't hurt your chances.
Zebrafish help scientists unravel the origins of sleep
Tiny sleepy fish sleep remarkably similar to humans.
How science can help you sleep better at home
Sleep is a weird thing, but science is trying to help us make sense of it.
Poor sleep might make you more likely to procrastinate
Getting poor sleep doesn't replenish us properly. Consequently, we don't have enough mental resources to stay focused on our goals.
New drug promises good sleep without the “hangover effect”
So far, the drug has worked on mice, but researchers are confident that the findings could translate on humans.