Putting sleep on the back burner could lead to some serious consequences for your brain and overall well-being. While scientists have known that quality sleep is critical for specific functions in the brain that are directly linked to decision-making, memory, creativity and emotions, recent findings provide more evidence as to how the process of cleaning […]
According to numerous studies, the power of sleep has no boundaries. The mind is a terrible thing to waste, which is why the findings of Sweden researchers from Uppsala University are so significant. Published in the journal SLEEP, the research team found sleep loss may have a compelling role in contributing to the loss of […]
According to newly published research, frequent snoring and sleep apnea may be tied to an increased risk of memory and cognitive decline at an earlier age. Study author Dr. Osorio and his team with the NYU Langone Medical Center shared their findings in an April online issue of the American Academy of Neurology’s medical journal […]
Your brain is always hard at work while you sleep, and researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center have been exploring this ability even further. Senior study investigator Dr. Gryorgy Buzsaki, the Biggs Professor of Neural Sciences at NYU Langone and its Neuroscience Institute, along with his team, have found that our brain cells are responsible […]
If your plan is to catch up on sleep after passing the middle-age mark, we’ve got some bad news. According to new research from Baylor University, the snooze you collect after middle-age isn’t linked to memory and won’t protect you against its decline. Dr. Michael K. Scullin, director of Baylor’s Sleep Neuroscience and Cognition Laboratory, […]
Sleep quality is just as important as how many hours you tuck in, and sleep disturbances do set you back. Men especially should take note of new research that suggests that sleep disturbances increases their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia, the study included more than 1,000 men who […]
According to a new study, chronic sleep disturbances such as insomnia may be linked to an earlier development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers at Temple University conducted the study with the intention of finding out whether sleep disturbances were a risk factor to develop Alzheimer’s, or if the disturbances are manifested by the […]
