Sleep science is the study of sleep and its impact on health, cognition, and overall well-being. It encompasses various disciplines, including biology, neuroscience, psychology, and medicine, to understand the mechanisms and functions of sleep. Researchers in this field examine sleep stages, circadian rhythms, and the physiological and psychological processes that occur during sleep. Sleep science explores the effects of sleep disorders, such as insomnia, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy, and develops treatments to improve sleep quality. Understanding sleep’s role in memory consolidation, immune function, mood regulation, and overall health is crucial for promoting better sleep hygiene and addressing sleep-related health issues.
The study broadly reveals how fast brain waves, previously overlooked, establish fundamental patterns of sleep and wakefulness. Scientists have developed a new method to analyze…
A new study suggests that engaging in light exercises like chair squats and calf raises during the evening can help extend sleep by up to…
Abnormal sleep patterns, particularly shorter or longer than the optimal 7-9 hours, are linked to increased microvascular disease risks in people with newly diagnosed type…
New research highlights the dual effects of suvorexant on sleep and metabolism, showing it enhances fat oxidation and reduces protein breakdown during sleep, suggesting new…
The results offer a better understanding of how employees and employers can collaborate to mitigate job-related stress. Mindfulness, the practice of focusing on the present…
Researchers have identified five distinct types of sleep; the patterns of transition between these types provide insights into both chronic and acute health conditions. Your…
Getting treatment for obstructive sleep apnea can save your life and help you feel better every day. Do you feel tired or have a headache…
Sleep, or the absence of it, dramatically affects the neurons in the hippocampus. Two University of Michigan studies show that sleep is essential for memory…
Novel drug treatment developed for diabetes shows promising results of enhanced sleep and overall health for patients diagnosed with obesity and living with obstructive sleep…
Research reveals that low-dose aspirin reduces inflammation caused by lack of sleep. New research has found that low doses of acetylsalicylic acid, commonly known as…
Results offer a deeper understanding of the intricate link between sleep disorders and epilepsy. According to a new study funded by the National Institutes of…
An analysis of 15 years of national data on suicides and homicides shows that nocturnal wakefulness is associated with death by both suicide and homicide,…
Dr. Christine Swanson, MD, MCR, is investigating the link between inadequate sleep and bone disease. During the University of Colorado Department of Medicine’s annual Research…
Recent research identifies “sharp wave-ripples” in the hippocampus as a brain mechanism that determines which daily experiences become permanent memories, with significant ripples during idle…
Recent research indicates that children who consistently experience inadequate sleep from infancy may have an increased risk of developing psychosis in early adulthood. Researchers at…
Nightmares and hallucinations could be early signs of autoimmune diseases like lupus, potentially improving early diagnosis and treatment, according to a new study. An increase…
Researchers at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience have taken a first step in exploring a rather complex question: what is happening inside the brain of…
New research identifies unique factors in elderly individuals at risk for Alzheimer’s, paving the way for tailored interventions. A study conducted by a team from…