sleep
Moderate Morning Light In Bedroom Can Enhance Wakefulness
Residential architectural designs should incorporate elements such as exposure to natural light in bedrooms to improve alertness.
Why Children With ADHD Struggle To Sleep
The study identified a genetic overlap between ADHD and reduced melatonin, a hormone that signals the body to wind down before bedtime.
Less Sleep During Pregnancy May Delay Baby’s Brain Development
Boys were more vulnerable to the effects of their mother’s sleep deprivation, impacting their fetal glucose metabolism and early cognitive development.
Can Tech Help You Sleep Better?
Asia is going through a sleep crisis, worse than anywhere else in the world, leading to a growth in the market of sleep wearables. But how much do they help?
Catching Up On Lost Sleep Doesn’t Help Sleep-Deprived Brains
Weekend lie-ins and a few early bedtimes can ease a busy work week, but don’t help with sleep deprivation.
Tai Chi Can Improve Survival Rate of Advanced Lung Cancer Patients By A Year
The study found that tai chi can also help cancer patients sleep better.
The Split Nap Hack for All-Nighters
A new analysis of night shift nap studies points to the optimal snooze schedule for fending off exhaustion and drowsiness in early morning hours.
Nap Your Way To Better Cognitive Performance
Research shows that an afternoon nap of 30 minutes is best but even 10 minutes can help improve attentiveness and mood.
An Afternoon Nap A Day May Keep Dementia At Bay
Afternoon napping is linked to better mental agility, locational awareness, verbal fluency and working memory, according to researchers from China.
How Cellular Traffic Jams Disrupt Sleep
Aging, dementia and obesity could lead to disrupted sleep by causing cytoplasmic traffic jams, according to a study published in PNAS.
