Sleep

A new study has found that drinking matcha, a type of green tea, may improve perception of emotions and sleep quality in older adults with a decline of cognitive functions. The study, conducted by researchers from Japan and published in...

Variability in sleep patterns, not just average sleep duration, is linked to cognitive impairment in older adults, according to new research. This study highlights the importance of consistent sleep patterns for cognitive health, suggesting that changes in sleep behavior might...

A recent study compared mindfulness-based body scan interventions with relaxation techniques on adolescent athletes, finding positive effects on anxiety but unclear results on sleep problems.

New research in Scientific Reports reveals a strong link between people's waking thoughts, especially mind wandering, and their dream content. The study, involving 719 participants, supports the Continuity Hypothesis, showing that daytime experiences influence dreams

A recent study in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry found that moderate exercise improves memory and cognition in older adults, particularly those with poor sleep efficiency.

A recent study using an electronic daily diary design to assess smartphone use and sleep in Czech adolescents found no clear link between smartphone use before sleep and sleep outcomes, suggesting a more complex relationship than previously assumed.

A recent study in Scientific Reports shows that creativity can be boosted by influencing dreams during the N1 sleep phase. Using the Dormio device, researchers found that participants who experienced dream incubation with thematic cues demonstrated notably improved creative performance.

A four-week study published in Science of The Total Environment suggests that increasing ventilation in bedrooms enhances sleep quality, highlighting the importance of air quality for overall well-being.

A Finnish study found that individuals with heightened compassion experience fewer sleep disturbances. However, when depressive symptoms were considered, this correlation disappeared, suggesting that compassion might reduce sleep issues by alleviating depressive symptoms. The research was published in Brain and...

New research in npj Digital Medicine reveals that AI chatbots can significantly improve physical activity, diet, and sleep. The study found chatbots led to participants taking an additional 735 steps daily and enjoying 45 more minutes of sleep.

A recent study in the Journal of Sleep Research revealed that weighted blankets improve sleep duration and quality for children with ADHD. The research supports weighted blankets as a non-pharmacological intervention for sleep difficulties in ADHD children.

A study involving U.S. military veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) found that their heart rates were lower during sleep when they were in close proximity to a service dog, compared to nights without one. This effect was more...

A study of young people in China has found that maltreatment in childhood might lead to sleep problems later in life. This connection between maltreatment and subsequent sleep problems may be influenced by emotion regulation. The study was published in...