It has been a mystery why REM sleep, or dream sleep, increases when the room temperature is ‘just right’. Neuroscientists
‘Goldilocks’ neurons promote REM sleep
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Sleep history predicts late-life Alzheimer’s pathology: Findings suggest novel, sleep-based diagnosis and treatment methods
Sleep patterns can predict the accumulation of Alzheimer’s pathology proteins later in life, according to a new study of older
Dead zones in circadian clocks
Most organisms have circadian clocks. In mammals, the circadian pacemaker is located in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) of the brain.
Brain marker for angry dreams: Sleep study advances understanding of emotions experienced during dreaming
Researchers have identified a pattern of brain activity that predicts anger experienced during dreaming, according to a new study of
NFL players show heart abnormalities decades after retiring from football: Players with the largest body size at highest risk; researchers urge close monitoring
While elite athletes are often at peak fitness, they are not immune to — and may even face a higher
Split and continuous sleep in teens impact cognition and glucose levels differently
Many adolescent students sleep less than the recommended duration of 8-10 hours a night. It is unclear; however, whether short
Blood leukocytes mirror insufficient sleep
An insufficient amount of sleep and qualitatively poor sleep are common among the general population. Prior studies have indicated that
Poor sleep and heart-related death
Elderly men who experience extended episodes of interrupted breathing while asleep have a high risk of heart problems. Research shows
Sleep problems in young adult students revealed in new study
A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research indicates that sleep problems are both prevalent and increasing among students.
Is being a night owl bad for your health? Night owls may have a higher risk of suffering from heart disease and type 2 diabetes than early risers
Night owls may have a higher risk of suffering from heart disease and type 2 diabetes than early risers. In