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Here’s how early school begins – and why it is bad for students
In Louisiana, high school starts at 7:30 am. Research shows that is at least an hour too early.
Want to remember something? Maybe eat some chocolate
How the brain decides what to store and what to forget.
Navigating the fifth trimester: Why working parents need better support
A textbook pregnancy consists of three trimesters. The baby develops at a relatively predictable rate during this time, from pomegranate seed to avocado to watermelon. And mom’s body adapts accordingly […]
Sleep deprivation affects fertility, memory, and even your immune response after a vaccine
Are you getting a full 8 hours?
Caffeine isn’t actually going to help you combat sleep deprivation
Participants were asked to complete a simple attention task as well as a more challenging "placekeeping" task.
Sleep paralysis: a terrifying encounter with our own mind
Neuroscience explains terrifying ordeals, from out-of-body experiences to alien abductions.
New AI-based theory explains your weird dreams
Dreams are weird. According to a new theory, that's what makes them useful.
Make a little time for yourself (in a 24/7 world)
We all know that work-life balance can be difficult, but do we make it harder on ourselves by how we choose to conceptualize the idea? More specifically, is the concept […]
Inception is here: Researchers “talk” to lucid dreamers for the first time
New studies show that some people can hear and respond to questions while dreaming.
New bed, no sleep? First night blues
Heard about the phenomenon of FNE, or 'first night effect'?
Crazy dreams help us make sense of our memories
A new theory suggests that dreams' illogical logic has an important purpose.
Some sleep is worse than no sleep for keeping fear in check
Getting plenty of sleep just became even more important.
Can’t stop unwanted thoughts? Poor sleep may be to blame, study says
The study sheds new light on the relationship between sleep and mental health.
An extra half-hour of sleep shown to improve mindfulness
A new study of nurses shows the importance of sleep—and staying aware on the job.
Measuring brain waves during sleep could lead to better depression treatments
A team at the University of Basel discovered a connection between antidepressants and REM sleep.
The rhythm of the night: How music can help insomnia
Insomnia is the product of mental or emotional pressure.
Harvard study suggests avoiding TV and daytime naps to avoid depression
The goal of this large-scale study was to provide actionable information on how to avoid depression or decrease depressive symptoms.
Get better sleep each night by binging content on Restflix
Restflix has over 20 personalized channels for optimal sleep.
How can you actively boost your low libido?
There are several things both men and women can do to actively boost low libido, according to research.
Childhood sleeping problems may signal mental disorders later in life
Chronic irregular sleep in children was associated with psychotic experiences in adolescence, according to a recent study out of the University of Birmingham's School of Psychology.
Should you “hack” your sleep pattern?
Living like a genius and finding ways to "optimize" sleep is not necessarily good for your health. Here's why.
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Working from home could be ruining your sleep. This light therapy lamp can help.
Light therapy might help your natural circadian rhythm and even stave off seasonal depression.
The surprise reason sleep-deprivation kills lies in the gut
New research establishes an unexpected connection.
Expert tips for avoiding the ‘time famine’ trap
How to manage your time so you can actually accomplish what you want to.
Study: Brains replay activities during sleep
Brain-computer interfaces give scientists their closest look so far at what the human brain does while we're asleep.
Not much is happening in self-isolation. So why are you still so tired?
Thankfully, there are ways to combat mental and physical fatigue, even in isolation.
Marcus Aurelius’ guide to becoming a morning person
Ever had trouble finding reason to get out of bed? Marcus Aurelius has some advice for you.
Feeling drowsy? Switch to a melodic alarm clock, study suggests
A new study suggests that the type of alarm clock you use might affect the severity of sleep inertia you experience.