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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.
A wearable device designed to trigger lucid dreams on demand
A forthcoming device called Halo, expected to launch in 2025, is designed to help users achieve lucid dreams. By stimulating…
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…
One night without sleep raises inflammation and dulls thinking 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 is when your muscles actually repair after a workout
The relationship between sleep and recovery from exercise-induced muscle injuries, with a focus on athletes and military personnel. Insufficient sleep…
Bad sleep and frequent napping are linked to feeling disconnected from reality
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.