Sleep

Researchers have found that the brain weakens synaptic connections formed during wakefulness primarily in the first half of the night, supporting the idea that sleep acts as a reset for the brain.

Cognitive behavioral therapy improved sleep onset and duration for adolescents with anxiety disorders. Teens took less time to fall asleep and slept longer after therapy, though nighttime awakenings remained unchanged.

A 12-week Tai Chi exercise program improved sleep quality and reduced anxiety and depression in older adults with insomnia. The intervention also enhanced functional connectivity between the brain's motor network and the cerebellum.

Inconsistent sleep schedules in adolescents are linked to poorer academic performance and more behavioral issues at school, underscoring the importance of regular sleep patterns for educational success and well-being.

A recent study found that men, but not women, with shorter sleep durations performed worse on wayfinding tasks. The findings were published in Scientific Reports.

Researchers discovered that deep sleep quality, specifically in the brain's right temporoparietal junction, correlates with higher prosocial behaviors like cooperation and charity.

Researchers have found that a single dose of creatine can temporarily enhance cognitive functions impaired by sleep deprivation. This study suggests creatine as a potential non-stimulant alternative for boosting brain performance when sleep is compromised.

Individuals who sleep more on weekends, known as weekend catch-up sleep, show significantly fewer depressive symptoms, particularly men and adults under 65 who sleep less during weekdays.

A study has found that individuals with poor sleep quality exhibit less variability in pelvic tilt and struggle with maintaining a consistent walking speed, suggesting a link between sleep patterns and gait characteristics.

Researchers found that sleep significantly impacts how old we feel, with sleep deprivation making us feel older by an average of 4.4 years, while feeling alert can make us feel four years younger.

A study across 18 countries found that living on greener streets is linked to better sleep quality, mediated by improved mental well-being. This highlights the potential of urban greenery in enhancing public health through healthier sleep patterns.

Bright morning light shortens the time kids take to fall asleep at night, according to new research. Evening light intensity, on the other hand, delays sleep onset, highlighting the importance of natural light-dark cycles for improving children's sleep quality.

Researchers developed a blood test that can detect with 99.2% accuracy if someone has been awake for over 24 hours, offering a breakthrough in identifying sleep deprivation to enhance safety in critical roles and potentially reduce accidents caused by lack...

A study found that 24-month-olds remember screen-based information better than 15-month-olds, especially if they nap within 4 hours of learning. Longer naps further improved recall. This highlights sleep's role in enhancing memory consolidation in infants, offering insights for integrating screen...

New research in Sleep Health reveals that more daytime physical activity leads to better sleep quality, less sleep trouble, and reduced tiredness. This study, analyzing 1168 children and 1360 adults, emphasizes the impact of active days on sleep health, challenging...