sleep
Does ‘night mode’ shift your brain out of sleep mode?
A new study suggests that a device's night mode may damage sleep hygiene even more.
One of the best ways to treat anxiety? A full night’s rest, new research suggests.
Researchers discover that not only can anxiety prevent you from sleeping, but not getting a good night's sleep might also cause anxiety.
‘Waves’ of fluid clear the brain of toxins during sleep, say researchers
The finding represents one of the first times we have observed how the human brain clears out its waste products.
To make laziness work for you, put some effort into it
If laziness is written into our genes, why not embrace it?
Not enough sleep throws your circadian rhythm off, leading to potential cognitive problems
Sleep deprivation leads to a shutdown in the production of essential proteins.
Sleep hacking: How to control your mitochondrial clocks
Light controls your body clock. Hack it to get better sleep.
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One way to increase voter turnout? More sleep.
A new study posits that sleep deprivation decreases civic participation.
Does hitting the snooze button really help you feel better?
"Bottom line: It's probably best to set your alarm for a specific time and get up then."
Managing your mental health is an under-appreciated life skill
Without a healthy mind, tackling life's challenges becomes exponentially more difficult.
New research shows that sleep helps determine your personality
The quality and duration of your nightly ritual helps define who you are.
Losing sleep over rude colleagues? Build a ‘psychological buffer.’
Your co-workers could be causing your insomnia.
Is acting hazardous? On the risks of immersing oneself in a role.
It's easy to imagine why people link Heath Ledger's death to his treacherous penultimate role.
Breakthrough finding discovers cause of insomnia
Brain scans reveal why insomnia sufferers can't get sleep.
5 ways life would be better if it were always daylight saving time
It's almost time to 'spring forward.'
Millions of Americans are sleep deprived — and it’s literally killing us
It's a public health crisis, experts say.
How to use tea to biohack your mood, stress, and productivity
Ancient beverages such as tea and chamomile can heighten your modern-day performance.
Always tired? Your immune system may be overactive.
A new study provides strong evidence that chronic fatigue syndrome is linked to abnormal reactions in the immune system.
Why eating turkey really makes you sleepy
Is everyone's favorite Thanksgiving centerpiece really to blame for the post-dinner doldrums?
New study reveals what time we burn the most calories
Once again, our circadian rhythm points the way.
Too much sleep results in cognitive decline, researchers find
We know the dangers of too little sleep. Now for the other side of the story.
Burger King designs meaty-cheesy horror burger to induce nightmares
It's "clinically proven" to induce nightmares, says Burger King, which ran a pretty weird study.
Taking a nap sharpens your brain, suggests new science
A new study finds that naps bring cognitive benefits.
New blood test can tell if you’re naturally a night owl or an early bird
Getting a good night's sleep just took on a whole new meaning.
Objects in lucid dreams are perceived as real, study discovers
It's all about smooth pursuit.
This awesome species of fish gets by on 2 hours of sleep
Researchers are looking into what this fratboy fish of the Mexican underwater cave systems can teach us about sleep regulation.
Want to fall asleep faster? Try this 5-minute technique
Before you reach for another glass of warm milk, read this.
Why We Need More Sleep
Forty percent of Americans sleep less than seven hours per night, and that's a problem.