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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…
Acute sleep deprivation increases inflammation, lowers cortisol, and impairs cognition in young adults
A study on the effects of 24 hours of sleep deprivation in young healthy adults revealed significant disruptions in emotional,…
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…
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 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.
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,…