Researchers curious about the relationship between lack of sleep and emotions have identified the mechanism responsible for triggering emotional impairment when sleep is lacking. Quality sleep is a valuable component of our health and well-being. For many years researchers have studied how lack of sleep may be related to overall physical and mental health. Past […]
An Intricate Web: The Circadian Rhythm, Sleep Disruptions and Epilepsy
A new study finds that there is a link between sleep disruptions and epilepsy, suggesting that the circadian rhythm affects seizure disorders. Epilepsy is a disorder of the electrical wiring of the brain in which affected people suffer from seizures, which are temporary losses of consciousness caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. 125,000 Americans […]
The Secrets of Sleep: Part Two
Do you have trouble falling asleep? These secrets of sleep may be the key to a good night’s rest. Falling and staying asleep can be an immense challenge for many people. In many cases, this is due to several myths about sleep. The following secrets of sleep are based on solid scientific evidence and, in […]
The Secrets of Sleep: Part One
Most people spend about a third of their life in slumber, but don’t know these surprising secrets of sleep. Do you think you know sleep? Many people know the basics of how and why we sleep, such as the different sleep phases and when we dream. However, there are many surprising facts about sleep that […]
Sleep and the Immune System: Strengthening Immunological Memories
Over-tired and under-rested? New research on sleep and the immune system suggests that you may be at greater risk of illness. Researchers in chronobiology have long realized that sleep can affect the memory of information, facts and past events. However, a new study suggests that sleep may also affect a very different kind of memory: […]
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