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New science on how migraines affect the sleep cycle
Study finds differences between perceived and actual sleep quality in people with migraines.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 29, 2021


Meeting sleep recommendations could lead to smarter snacking
Missing out on the recommended seven or more hours of sleep per night could lead to more opportunities to make poorer snacking choices
Joseph Shavit
Sep 22, 2021


Could the moon be responsible for your bad sleep?
Men’s sleep may be more powerfully influenced by the lunar cycle than women’s, according to a new study from Uppsala University
Joshua Shavit
Sep 17, 2021


Earlier sleep timing associated with lower depression risk
People who tend to go to bed and wake up earlier have significantly lower risk of major depression, according to a sweeping genetic study
Joseph Shavit
Jul 27, 2021


Ever wonder what your brain actually does while you sleep? Scientists now know.
Using an AI approach capable of decoding brain activity during sleep, scientists were able to glimpse what we think about when we are asleep
Joseph Shavit
Jul 16, 2021


OLED lights are shown to be much healthier for people before bed
Researchers found that exposure to specific types of light before sleep can have variable effects on energy metabolism during sleep.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 11, 2021


Your personality traits point to whether you are a Morning or Evening person
The relationship between personality, genes and chronotype (sleep patterns) has been studied by researchers at the University of Warwick
Joseph Shavit
Jun 22, 2021


Waking just one hour earlier cuts depression risk by double digits
Waking up just one hour earlier could reduce a person's risk of major depression by 23%, suggests a sweeping new genetic study
Joseph Shavit
May 28, 2021


Rough night of sleep? Don't count on caffeine to fight your sleep deprivation
Rough night of sleep? Relying on caffeine to get you through the day isn't always the answer says a new study from Michigan State University
Joseph Shavit
May 26, 2021


For older adults listening to calming music at bedtime can actually help you sleep
A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has found that listening to music can help older adults sleep better
Joseph Shavit
Apr 21, 2021


Tired at the office? Take a quick break; your work will benefit
Recent research shows that people are more likely to take "microbreaks" at work on days when they're tired - but that's not a bad thing.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 16, 2021


Research shows that your brain reacts similarly under general anesthesia and normal sleep
What happens in the brain when our conscious awareness fades during general anesthesia and normal sleep? Finnish scientists studied...
Joseph Shavit
Dec 29, 2020


This simple sleep change can be the key to improving mindfulness during the day
Sleeping an extra 29 minutes each night can be the key to improving mindfulness, a critical resource that has benefits for daily well-being
Joseph Shavit
Oct 13, 2020
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