sleep
Getting enough sleep?
Posted in Medicine on 4th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
A mobile app helps physicians identify common sleep disorders in patients.
Why a long night's sleep may be bad for you
Posted in Medicine on 29th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
Many of us try to get 8 hours of sleep each night. This is widely assumed to be the ideal amount; but some experts now say it's too much, and may actually be unhealthy.
Neuroscientists pinpoint cell type in the brain that controls body clock
Posted in Science on 26th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
Could lead to treatments for jet lag, neurological problems, and metabolism issues, but one simple solution is to not use electronic devices before sleep.
Neuropsychology: Power naps produce a significant improvement in memory performance
Posted in Science on 21st Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
Psychologists have shown that a short nap lasting about an hour can significantly improve memory performance.
Could sleeping less be a Cause of weight gain?
Posted in Medicine on 8th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
New research shows that losing as little as 30 minutes of sleep per day can have long-term consequences for body weight and metabolism.