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...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/unlocking-memory-neuroscientists-reveal-how-the-brain-decides-what-to-remember/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/sleepless-childhood-new-pathway-to-psychosis-uncovered/ https://scitechdaily.com/sleepless-childhood-new-pathway-to-psychosis-uncovered/#respond Tue, 21 May 2024 11:10:54 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=382292

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...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/sleepless-childhood-new-pathway-to-psychosis-uncovered/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/when-nightmares-turn-real-sleeps-early-warning-signs-of-autoimmune-disease/ https://scitechdaily.com/when-nightmares-turn-real-sleeps-early-warning-signs-of-autoimmune-disease/#comments Mon, 20 May 2024 22:30:35 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=385013

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...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/when-nightmares-turn-real-sleeps-early-warning-signs-of-autoimmune-disease/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/inside-a-sleepwalkers-brain-the-truth-about-parasomnia/ https://scitechdaily.com/inside-a-sleepwalkers-brain-the-truth-about-parasomnia/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 22:18:39 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=383471

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...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/inside-a-sleepwalkers-brain-the-truth-about-parasomnia/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/study-uncovers-hidden-link-between-rem-sleep-apnea-and-memory-decline-in-alzheimers/ https://scitechdaily.com/study-uncovers-hidden-link-between-rem-sleep-apnea-and-memory-decline-in-alzheimers/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 06:03:22 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=383914

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...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/study-uncovers-hidden-link-between-rem-sleep-apnea-and-memory-decline-in-alzheimers/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-have-discovered-cognitive-benefits-of-creatine/ https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-have-discovered-cognitive-benefits-of-creatine/#respond Sat, 04 May 2024 23:28:35 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=379934

Creatine, a widely used supplement among athletes to enhance physical performance, has been found to also temporarily boost cognitive abilities affected by sleep deprivation. This...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-have-discovered-cognitive-benefits-of-creatine/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/breaking-barriers-cpap-alternative-matches-efficacy-in-clinical-trials/ https://scitechdaily.com/breaking-barriers-cpap-alternative-matches-efficacy-in-clinical-trials/#respond Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:30:46 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=374705

Higher adherence with mandibular advancement device likely contributed to its benefits for people with obstructive sleep apnea. People with hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea were...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/breaking-barriers-cpap-alternative-matches-efficacy-in-clinical-trials/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/the-unequal-night-new-research-reveals-how-sleep-disparities-start-in-childhood/ https://scitechdaily.com/the-unequal-night-new-research-reveals-how-sleep-disparities-start-in-childhood/#respond Sun, 14 Apr 2024 22:53:33 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=373793

Black children were 2.6 times more likely to suffer from insomnia that starts in childhood and continues into young adulthood, in comparison to white children....]]> https://scitechdaily.com/the-unequal-night-new-research-reveals-how-sleep-disparities-start-in-childhood/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/researchers-discover-new-origin-of-deep-brain-waves/ https://scitechdaily.com/researchers-discover-new-origin-of-deep-brain-waves/#respond Sun, 14 Apr 2024 02:11:59 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=374298

Understanding hippocampal activity could improve sleep and cognition therapies. Researchers from the University of California, Irvine’s biomedical engineering department have discovered a new origin for...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/researchers-discover-new-origin-of-deep-brain-waves/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/4-distinct-sleep-types-identified-with-unique-impacts-on-long-term-health/ https://scitechdaily.com/4-distinct-sleep-types-identified-with-unique-impacts-on-long-term-health/#respond Thu, 04 Apr 2024 19:36:38 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=365813

Research reveals four key sleep patterns tied to health, stressing the importance of tailored interventions to enhance sleep quality and reduce chronic health risks. Poor...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/4-distinct-sleep-types-identified-with-unique-impacts-on-long-term-health/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/the-science-of-sleep-10-year-study-unlocks-the-secret-to-overcoming-insomnia/ https://scitechdaily.com/the-science-of-sleep-10-year-study-unlocks-the-secret-to-overcoming-insomnia/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2024 03:20:30 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=370202

Consistently exercising 2-3 times a week over the long term is linked to a lower current risk of insomnia as well as the ability to...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/the-science-of-sleep-10-year-study-unlocks-the-secret-to-overcoming-insomnia/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/new-blood-test-can-identify-sleep-deprivation-with-over-99-accuracy/ https://scitechdaily.com/new-blood-test-can-identify-sleep-deprivation-with-over-99-accuracy/#respond Sat, 30 Mar 2024 19:52:47 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=364690

A new blood test can detect 24-hour sleep deprivation with over 99% accuracy, offering potential improvements in road and workplace safety by preventing fatigue-related accidents....]]> https://scitechdaily.com/new-blood-test-can-identify-sleep-deprivation-with-over-99-accuracy/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/neurological-shadows-the-cognitive-costs-of-sleep-apnea-unraveled/ https://scitechdaily.com/neurological-shadows-the-cognitive-costs-of-sleep-apnea-unraveled/#respond Fri, 29 Mar 2024 15:01:31 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=369584

A new study indicates a link between sleep apnea and increased memory or thinking problems, based on self-reported data from over 4,000 participants. People who...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/neurological-shadows-the-cognitive-costs-of-sleep-apnea-unraveled/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/before-the-sun-rises-the-surprising-science-behind-waking-up-on-the-wrong-side-of-the-bed/ https://scitechdaily.com/before-the-sun-rises-the-surprising-science-behind-waking-up-on-the-wrong-side-of-the-bed/#respond Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:38:11 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=366555

It’s always darkest before the dawn for many people, and now, a University of Michigan and Dartmouth Health study has looked into the science of...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/before-the-sun-rises-the-surprising-science-behind-waking-up-on-the-wrong-side-of-the-bed/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/snore-no-more-unlocking-sleep-apnea-relief-with-innovative-nasal-spray/ https://scitechdaily.com/snore-no-more-unlocking-sleep-apnea-relief-with-innovative-nasal-spray/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:49:22 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=366997

Australian researchers have discovered that a bedtime nasal spray has the potential to reduce the severity of sleep apnea in people and lower their blood...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/snore-no-more-unlocking-sleep-apnea-relief-with-innovative-nasal-spray/feed/ 3 https://scitechdaily.com/no-pills-required-a-new-potential-way-to-treat-insomnia/ https://scitechdaily.com/no-pills-required-a-new-potential-way-to-treat-insomnia/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:06:01 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=366172

Are sleeping pills the only solution for insomnia? Not according to Flinders University’s Dr Alexander Sweetman, who says that using self-guided digital behavioral therapy is...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/no-pills-required-a-new-potential-way-to-treat-insomnia/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/new-research-reveals-surprising-key-to-better-quality-sleep/ https://scitechdaily.com/new-research-reveals-surprising-key-to-better-quality-sleep/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:03:17 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=361873

Research shows that increased physical activity during the day improves sleep quality and reduces tiredness, emphasizing the importance of exercise for a good night’s rest....]]> https://scitechdaily.com/new-research-reveals-surprising-key-to-better-quality-sleep/feed/ 4 https://scitechdaily.com/breaking-the-cycle-a-new-approach-to-sleep-and-mental-health/ https://scitechdaily.com/breaking-the-cycle-a-new-approach-to-sleep-and-mental-health/#respond Sun, 10 Mar 2024 09:23:25 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=358398

Difficulties with sleep and our internal biological clocks may initiate or exacerbate a variety of mental health issues, according to a new review of recent...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/breaking-the-cycle-a-new-approach-to-sleep-and-mental-health/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/beware-sleeping-too-little-increases-your-risk-of-diabetes/ https://scitechdaily.com/beware-sleeping-too-little-increases-your-risk-of-diabetes/#respond Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:45:09 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=363313

A recent study from Uppsala University, published in JAMA Network Open, has found that adults sleeping between three to five hours per night are at...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/beware-sleeping-too-little-increases-your-risk-of-diabetes/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/people-who-a-eat-healthy-plant-based-diet-are-less-likely-to-suffer-with-dangerous-snoring/ https://scitechdaily.com/people-who-a-eat-healthy-plant-based-diet-are-less-likely-to-suffer-with-dangerous-snoring/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2024 07:19:17 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=358647

People who eat a healthy, plant-based diet that is high in vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and nuts are less likely to suffer from obstructive sleep...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/people-who-a-eat-healthy-plant-based-diet-are-less-likely-to-suffer-with-dangerous-snoring/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/new-study-finds-5-healthy-behaviors-linked-to-lower-ibs-risk/ https://scitechdaily.com/new-study-finds-5-healthy-behaviors-linked-to-lower-ibs-risk/#respond Fri, 01 Mar 2024 17:27:55 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=358717

Especially not smoking, plenty of vigorous exercise, and getting enough sleep. Adopting a healthy lifestyle is strongly linked to a lower risk of irritable bowel...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/new-study-finds-5-healthy-behaviors-linked-to-lower-ibs-risk/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/new-study-college-students-should-avoid-this-popular-drink-to-improve-their-sleep-quality/ https://scitechdaily.com/new-study-college-students-should-avoid-this-popular-drink-to-improve-their-sleep-quality/#respond Tue, 13 Feb 2024 22:02:28 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=354004

The more frequently they consume, the less sleep they get each night. However, even occasional consumption is associated with an increased risk of sleep disturbances....]]> https://scitechdaily.com/new-study-college-students-should-avoid-this-popular-drink-to-improve-their-sleep-quality/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/very-tired-even-after-a-good-nights-sleep-you-might-have-idiopathic-hypersomnia/ https://scitechdaily.com/very-tired-even-after-a-good-nights-sleep-you-might-have-idiopathic-hypersomnia/#respond Sun, 11 Feb 2024 17:14:05 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=351018

Individuals experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness, even after a good night’s sleep, might suffer from a condition known as idiopathic hypersomnia. Recent research now indicates that...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/very-tired-even-after-a-good-nights-sleep-you-might-have-idiopathic-hypersomnia/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/pulling-an-all-nighter-scientists-recommend-you-shouldnt-do-this-the-next-day/ https://scitechdaily.com/pulling-an-all-nighter-scientists-recommend-you-shouldnt-do-this-the-next-day/#respond Fri, 19 Jan 2024 03:00:35 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=346172

Research highlights the significance of sleep for cognitive performance and emotional well-being, particularly for individuals experiencing stress. Politicians, military leaders, and emergency service workers are...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/pulling-an-all-nighter-scientists-recommend-you-shouldnt-do-this-the-next-day/feed/ 0