Deep sleep does far more than simply allow the body to rest – it activates a powerful, brain-controlled system that regulates growth hormone, thereby promoting muscle and bone strength, metabolism and even mental performance. Scientists have now decoded the neural circuits behind this process, uncovering a delicate feedback loop in which sleep stimulates the release […]Deep sleep does far more than simply allow the body to rest – it activates a powerful, brain-controlled system that regulates growth hormone, thereby promoting muscle and bone strength, metabolism and even mental performance. Scientists have now decoded the neural circuits behind this process, uncovering a delicate feedback loop in which sleep stimulates the release [...]
Vivid Dreams Could be the Key to Deeper, More Restful Sleep
The feeling of having “slept well” doesn’t depend solely on how long you’ve slept. It also reflects how deeply and continuously you feel you’ve slept. Scientists still don’t fully understand what goes on in the brain to produce this sense of deep, restorative rest. A new study by researchers at the IMT School for Advanced […]The feeling of having “slept well” doesn’t depend solely on how long you’ve slept. It also reflects how deeply and continuously you feel you’ve slept. Scientists still don’t fully understand what goes on in the brain to produce this sense of deep, restorative rest. A new study by researchers at the IMT School for Advanced [...]
Why Consuming Caffeine at Night Affects Impulse Control, But the Morning Coffee Has Positive Effects
For many people, coffee is naturally part of their evening routine. However, current research shows that caffeine not only disrupts sleep on the surface but also interferes deeply with our body’s biological control mechanisms. Especially in the context of chronobiology, it becomes clear why drinking coffee late at night is more problematic than has long […]For many people, coffee is naturally part of their evening routine. However, current research shows that caffeine not only disrupts sleep on the surface but also interferes deeply with our body’s biological control mechanisms. Especially in the context of chronobiology, it becomes clear why drinking coffee late at night is more problematic than has long [...]
Taking Certain Dietary Supplements Before a Workout Can Lead to Dangerous Sleep Deprivation
A new analysis of the Canadian Study of Adolescent Behaviors suggests that adolescents and young adults who take pre-workout supplements—including products such as Bang!, Jack3D, and C4—are far more likely to suffer from extremely short sleep duration. The researchers examined data from more than 1,000 participants aged 16 to 30. The results showed that individuals […]A new analysis of the Canadian Study of Adolescent Behaviors suggests that adolescents and young adults who take pre-workout supplements—including products such as Bang!, Jack3D, and C4—are far more likely to suffer from extremely short sleep duration. The researchers examined data from more than 1,000 participants aged 16 to 30. The results showed that individuals [...]
Scientists May Have Found a Treatment for Sleep Apnea
A drug called sulthiame could help people with obstructive sleep apnea breathe more easily at night and sleep better overall. The findings come from a European clinical trial in which the University of Gothenburg played a key role. Researchers say the results open up the possibility of drug treatment for patients who have difficulty tolerating […]A drug called sulthiame could help people with obstructive sleep apnea breathe more easily at night and sleep better overall. The findings come from a European clinical trial in which the University of Gothenburg played a key role. Researchers say the results open up the possibility of drug treatment for patients who have difficulty tolerating [...]
