Although your brain may seem to shut off when you sleep, research has found that it actually remains very active throughout the night. In fact, some of the most vital maintenance work in our brain tissue is performed late at night while we sleep. When we are asleep, immune cells maintain brain tissue and a […]
Sleep Deprivation and Cognitive Function: How Lack of Sleep Affects Your Attention Span
Do you feel like you perform at your best when you have not gotten the sleep that you need? Very few people would answer this question in the affirmative. Despite this, millions of people worldwide go without the sleep they need and without realizing how sleep deprivation can affect their future performance. A new study […]
Schizophrenia Disrupts Circadian Rhythm Genes
Although it is relatively rare, schizophrenia is one of the most feared mental illnesses. People suffering from this disorder gradually lose touch with reality, living instead in a world of delusions. According to new studies, people with schizophrenia may also suffer from disruptions to their internal clocks that worsen the symptoms of their disease. In […]
Is the Glass Half Full or Half Empty? How Optimism Affects Sleep
Have you ever wondered why some people always seem to see the bright side of a situation? Although we once thought of traits such as optimism as a product of nurture, we now know that this is not the case. Upbringing and environment may play a role, but how we view the world around us […]
New Link Found Between Sleep Apnea and Depression
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which an individual stops breathing repeatedly throughout the night. The period during which breathing stops may only last for a few seconds, but it’s long enough to disturb the sleep rhythm. Those with sleep apnea may not feel well-rested in the morning and commonly experience feelings of fatigue […]
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