Getting a good night’s sleep might be more important for your brain than you think. A new study from researchers at the University of Florida found that several healthy habits, including quality sleep, social support, maintaining a healthy waistline and avoiding tobacco, are linked [...]
Animals sleep in ways that can seem strange to us. Some nap for only seconds, some rest with half their brain and others barely sleep at all. From cats to penguins to termites, here are 10 surprising sleep facts in the animal kingdom. Cats [...]
Most people go to bed with their phone nearby. A survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that 87% of Americans sleep with their phone in their bedroom. A separate AASM survey found that 91% of people admitted they have stayed up [...]
What if your brain could get the benefits of a nap without actually falling asleep? That’s the question researchers are exploring after a recent study in Science showed promising results — at least in monkeys. Artificial naps show surprising results In a recent study, [...]
If you've ever wondered, "How much sleep do I actually need?" you're not alone. The truth is, many Americans aren’t getting enough rest, and it’s affecting health, mood and everyday performance. How much sleep are people really getting? According to the CDC, more than [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is calling on parents, educators, health care professionals and policymakers to prioritize children’s sleep. In line with the presidential administration’s "Make America Healthy Again" initiative, the AASM emphasizes that healthy sleep is essential for children’s development, well-being and [...]
A new pilot study has revealed a promising method for treating nightmares in people with narcolepsy. Researchers at Northwestern Medicine explored a unique combination of therapies to help people overcome the distressing dreams that often accompany this sleep disorder. About the study The small [...]
In April the Sleep Education Blog examined the question of why we sleep. Research has been exploring complex answers to this simple question. But a definitive explanation continues to be elusive; the question remains an “unsolved mystery.” Now an editorial by UCLA’s Jerome Siegel suggests that sleep may not fulfill [...]
Over the weekend a New York Times editorial longingly observed how “effortlessly” farm animals seem to sleep. In contrast, people seem to work at sleeping – or at avoiding sleep as much as possible. “What a lot of shut-eye all the other species get, and how sleep-deprived [...]
An article from the University of Wisconsin takes a closer look at the research team that just published a new study on sleep and memory. It explains how their research is taking the study of sleep and memory in new directions. It also examines the question that [...]
