Past neuroscience studies have shown that while humans are sleeping, the brain remains highly active, consolidating memories and removing toxins accumulated during waking hours. While memory consolidation during sleep is ...
New research published today sheds light on the sleep health of young Australians, and how it relates to their physical and mental health, with 60 percent saying their sleep hours are irregular.
Jul 18, 2023
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Sleep has a huge impact on health, well-being and productivity, but how long and how well people sleep these days has not been accurately reported. Previous research on how much and how well we sleep has mostly relied on ...
Jul 18, 2023
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Humans need less sleep than our closest evolutionary relatives. However, we often sleep less than we need.
Jul 17, 2023
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I am retired, and although I generally enjoy less hectic days now, I keep busy. Part of my routine includes trying to squeeze in a nap on most afternoons. My wife tells me that I'm doing it wrong because I often wake up groggy. ...
Jul 14, 2023
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Research led by researchers at the University of York has shown that quality sleep can help bolster resilience to depression and anxiety. The study, published in Cortex, highlights that chronic stress is a major risk factor ...
Jul 13, 2023
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For Muslims, intermittent fasting is a highly valued religious practice. For Muslims with epilepsy, it can also improve seizure control. A 2020 study found that fasting during Ramadan significantly improved the frequency ...
Jul 13, 2023
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From Aristotle's musings on the nature of time to Einstein's theory of relativity, humanity has long pondered: how do we perceive and understand time? The theory of relativity posits that time can stretch and contract, a ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Daytime drowsiness, mental health issues and even road accidents are all connected to sleep disorders, leading experts to examine workplace productivity losses among as many as one-in-five younger Australians affected by ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Whether it's to avoid partners who steal the covers and toss and turn all night, or those who consistently rattle the room with loud snoring, many Americans are opting for a "sleep divorce" to help improve their nightly sleep. ...
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