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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Sleep twitches at dozing off are common and usually harmless
Many people feel a sudden jolt just as they are falling asleep. Doctors call this a hypnic jerk, also named…
Lucid dreaming: induction methods, benefits, and scientific research
Lucid dreaming is a phenomenon where the dreamer becomes aware they are dreaming and may even gain control over the…
Startup says two people sent a word to each other while dreaming
A California startup reports that two lucid dreamers exchanged a simple message while asleep. According to the announcement, sensors confirmed…
videoOxyZen by BrainCo: an AI meditation headband for sleep
This new AI meditation headband from BrainCo, called OxyZen, uses EEG sensors and an AI sleep coach to help you relax and sleep better.
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This Mattress Smasher revolutionizes mattress firmness testing with objective measurements
CNET created an innovative Mattress Smasher (Mattress Smasher 9000) to take the subjectivity out of mattress firmness testing by using…
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…