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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Match your hardest work to your body clock to think better
Most people have a clear internal daily rhythm, called a circadian rhythm, that sets natural peaks and dips in alertness.…
Ashwagandha may ease stress and improve sleep, but it is not risk free
Ashwagandha is a plant used in Ayurvedic medicine. It is often called an adaptogen, meaning a substance that may help…
Sleep deprivation kills by damaging the gut, but antioxidants may help
Sleep deprivation kills flies and mice by causing oxidative damage in the gut, a process that antioxidants can reverse, according to a Harvard study.
videoMicro sleeps highlight the dangers of sleep deprivation
Micro sleeps are brief moments when the brain involuntarily shuts down, leading to lapses in awareness that are nearly impossible…
Shift work and sleep disorders increase health risks and accident likelihood
Shift work can disrupt circadian timing and shorten sleep, which is linked to fatigue, reduced alertness, and higher accident risk. Evidence also links night and rotating shift work to modestly higher cardiovascular risk, while cancer evidence is mixed and depends on exposure definitions.