Sleep
Sleep is a pillar of physical health and mental clarity. Research covers the impact of sleep on cognitive performance, emotional regulation, and the latest innovations in sleep-tracking wearables and smart recovery tools.
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Human brain not designed to stay awake after midnight
Scientists propose the Mind After Midnight hypothesis, arguing that the brain shifts into a markedly different mode when we stay…
Adults should aim for 7 or more hours of sleep to maintain optimal health
Experts recommend at least 7 hours of sleep for adults to avoid health risks like obesity and heart disease. Sleeping less than 7 hours harms the body.
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Sleep role in muscle recovery from exercise-induced injuries
The relationship between sleep and recovery from exercise-induced muscle injuries, with a focus on athletes and military personnel. Insufficient sleep…
Poor sleep quality and daytime napping increase risk of depersonalization in university students
A study on female university students found that poor sleep efficiency and frequent daytime naps significantly increase the risk of…
Sleep deprivation impairs driving more than legal alcohol limits
A study comparing sleep deprivation and alcohol on driving performance found that 24 hours of wakefulness impairs drivers more than being slightly above the legal alcohol limit. Sleep deprivation leads to slower reaction times, reduced lane control, and attention lapses. Coffee fails to improve driving performance, and drivers tend to underestimate their level of impairment.
Sleep deprivation’s effects comparable to alcohol intoxication, warns NIO
Sleep deprivation significantly impairs cognitive and physical functioning, likening its effects to alcohol intoxication. Staying awake for 17 hours equates…
Sleep deprivation leads to hallucinations and psychotic symptoms with prolonged wakefulness
A systematic review of 21 studies on sleep deprivation shows that going without sleep for extended periods causes visual, auditory,…
Sleep deprivation makes you angrier by disrupting brain control
New research confirms sleep deprivation triggers anger by disrupting the brain's ability to regulate emotions via the amygdala and prefrontal cortex.
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The “No-Sleep Challenge” highlights severe risks of sleep deprivation
Sleep deprivation, worsened by social media trends like the “no-sleep challenge,” poses serious health risks. Extended wakefulness can lead to…
videoBrain connectivity influences optimal sleep duration
New neuroscience research reveals that individual variations in brain connectivity impact the amount of sleep needed for optimal functioning. People…
Motion Pillow aims to reduce snoring with smart technology
Motion Pillow is a sleep solution designed to reduce snoring by adjusting head position during sleep. The pillow incorporates built-in…
Positive memory reactivation during sleep reduces negative memory recall
Reactivating positive memories during non-REM sleep can weaken the recall of associated negative memories. This sleep-based technique, known as targeted…
Night owls may be smarter than early risers
Les couche-tard seraient plus intelligents que les couche-tôt, mais une durée de sommeil de 7h à 9h est plus importante.
Device coming in 2025 to induce lucid dreams
A forthcoming device called Halo, expected to launch in 2025, is designed to help users achieve lucid dreams. By stimulating…