Dementia is one of the most common diseases in the world, with one out of three people suffering from some form of it before they die. In addition to the loss of cognitive abilities and memory, people with dementia often suffer from mood swings and changes in behavior. One common behavioral change seen in people with […]
Too Much Sleep Can Be Bad for Your Brain
You may have noticed that you feel a bit foggier when you sleep too long, similar to the way you feel when you sleep too little. Many people assume that this is their imagination. After all, how can a person possibly get too much sleep? According to a new study, sleeping too much is definitely […]
The Winter Blues: Why Some People Develop Seasonal Depression
For many people, winter is a time of festivities. In addition to holidays and parties, there are often outdoor sports and winter vacations to enjoy. Winter also brings its own seasonal pleasures, like snowmen, knitted socks and cozy long evenings by a fireplace. However, some people do not get the same joy out of the […]
Can Napping Help You Make Better Decisions?
Do you ever feel sleepy after lunch? Do you think wistfully of the good old days when afternoons involved a blanket and some shut-eye? If so, you are not alone. One out of three American adults admits to taking naps on a regular basis, and there are probably even more of us who would do so […]
Revolutionary New Blood Test Detects Sleep Deprivation
Not getting enough sleep affects cognition and motor skills in much the same way as drinking to excess. While a breathalyzer test can be used to assess how intoxicated someone is, there is currently no such tool for measuring just how tired someone is. Thanks to new research out of the UK, a solution may […]
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