sleep

Sleeping in rooms with even a little light can increase risk of depression

Posted in Science on 12th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller

Exposure to light at night, even at very low levels, has been linked to an increased risk of depression, according to a study published this month

Earlier School Start Times May Increase Risk of Adolescent Depression and Anxiety

Posted in Medicine on 4th Oct, 2017
by Alex Muller

Teenagers with school starting times before 8:30 a.m. may be at particular risk of experiencing depression and anxiety.

Children who sleep less may age faster at a cellular level

Posted in Science on 5th Jul, 2017
by Alex Muller

Lack of sleep doesnt just turn children into a grumpy handful, it may also accelerate their cellular ageing, a process that could have long-term health effects.

How lack of sleep affects the brain

Posted in Science on 27th Jun, 2017
by Alex Muller

Scientists in Canada have launched what is set to become the world's largest study of the effects of lack of sleep on the brain.

We sleep less as we age because our brains dont think we're tired

Posted in Science on 6th Apr, 2017
by Alex Muller

Do older adults sleep less because they need less sleep, or because they simply cant get the sleep they need?