How waste gets ‘washed out’ of our brains during sleep
A new study shows, for the first time, that cerebrospinal fluid washes into and out of the brain in waves during sleep, helping clear out
Category: Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia
How does temperature affect mental health?
A new study finds that increases in temperature negatively affect mental health outcomes. The authors conclude that this is due to sleep disturbance.
Nocturnal seizures: Everything you need to know
Nocturnal seizures occur when a person is asleep. As well as typical seizure symptoms, they may increase the risk of other complications. Learn more in
Should you work out when sore?
People may sometimes experience muscle soreness during or after exercise. Read on to find out the causes of this muscle soreness and how to continue
Deep sleep may help treat anxiety
New research ‘establishes a causal connection between sleep and anxiety’ and identifies the type of sleep needed to soothe an anxious mind.
Doctors call for end to daylight saving time transitions
Citing evidence on the health risks arising from biological clock misalignments, doctors call for an end to daylight saving time transitions.
Diet, body clock, hormones, and metabolism: What’s the link?
A new study of mice has shown how stress hormones control fat and sugar levels in a time dependent way and how a high calorie
Melatonin: Is it safe for babies?
Melatonin is a hormone in the body, and taking supplementary melatonin can help adults get to sleep. But is it safe for babies and kids?
The link between insomnia and cardiovascular disease
Insomnia symptoms make a person more likely to develop stroke, heart attack, and similar diseases, finds an extensive Chinese study.
How a hallucinogenic brew makes the brain live in a dream
DMT is the active ingredient of the hallucinogenic brew ayahuasca. New research looks into how this drug affects brain activity, altering consciousness.
