Does daylight saving time actually save? Research shows costs outweigh benefits
As we prepare to fall back once again this year on Sunday, Nov. 3, debates over the costs and benefits of Daylight Saving Time are sure to reemerge.
Oct 30, 2024
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Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Sleep Deprivation
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Daylight saving time clock changes have substantial, but short-lived effect on how much sleep we get
With the clocks going back this weekend in the U.K., a new study has found that moving the clocks one hour forward in Spring and one hour back in Autumn has a substantial, but short-lived effect on sleep duration.
Oct 25, 2024
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Sleep deprivation may affect learning temporarily
Soon we will once again switch to winter time, that is, we set the clocks back an hour. Switching to winter time is considered the easier of the two annual clock transitions, as we gain an hour of sleep. Some people may find ...
Oct 23, 2024
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No-sleep challenge: The dangers of sleep deprivation
Most of us will be all too familiar with that dopey, groggy feeling of being tired after a restless night. Some social media users have taken tiredness to the extreme, however, by taking part in what they call a "no-sleep ...
Sep 11, 2024
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Catching up on sleep on weekends may lower heart disease risk by up to 20%
The demands of the working week, often influenced by school or work schedules, can lead to sleep disruption and deprivation. However, new research presented at ESC Congress 2024 shows that people that "catch up" on their ...
Aug 29, 2024
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Sleep deprivation in mice found to reduce brain synapse diversity
A multi-disciplinary team has found that depriving lab mice of sleep can lead to a reduction in synapse diversity in the brain. In their study, published on the open-access site Current Biology, the group compared the brains ...
Sleep expert explains why some people need multiple alarms to wake up
For many people, the snooze alarm is a vital part of the morning. Once, twice or more, it delays the inevitable start to the day. According to sleep experts, however, it may be more accurate to call that button an enemy.
Jul 15, 2024
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Sleep expert warns against drowsy driving on road trips
Road trips are a summer tradition for many families, but some drivers are so focused on reaching their destination that they tend to ignore their bodies' need for sleep. However, Baylor College of Medicine's Dr. Philip Alapat ...
Jul 1, 2024
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Amnesia caused by sleep deprivation could be reversed with existing drugs
The loss of social memories caused by sleep deprivation could potentially be reversed using currently available drugs, according to a study in mice presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum ...
Jun 27, 2024
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'Sleep tourism' promises the trip of your dreams. Beyond the hype plus five tips for a holiday at home
Imagine arriving at your hotel after a long flight and being greeted by your own personal sleep butler. They present you with a pillow menu and invite you to a sleep meditation session later that day.
Jun 24, 2024
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