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Why One Bad Night Can Still Slow You Down

Every night, your brain presses a hidden reset button. Miss that reset—just by an hour—and your ability to think fast, respond clearly, and stay sharp can slip. A new 21-day study from researchers at Stockholm University and the Karolinska Institute shows that even small, everyday changes in how long or how well you sleep can […]

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Biology

Dreaming Under Anesthesia

Do you stop being conscious when you’re put under anesthesia? For decades, many assumed the answer was yes. But new research from the University of Oslo suggests something more complicated: patients often continue dreaming even in deep sedation—yet our best brain-based tests of consciousness can’t tell the difference. From “Lights Out” to Dream Reports When […]

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Biology

The Synergy of Sleep Science and Circadian Rhythm Innovations

The science of sleep and circadian rhythms is making significant impacts on health paradigms around the globe. A trio of groundbreaking studies highlighted in this week’s science headlines reveals the crucial role that sleep regularity, evolutionary insights, and artificial timekeeping advancements play in promoting a healthier society. The Invaluable Role of Sleep Regularity According to […]

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Health

Even at a Whisper, Screams Jolt Your Sleeping Brain

TL;DR: Your brain is hardwired to recognize screams—even when you’re asleep. That scratchy, harsh quality called “roughness”? It’s like a red flag for your brain’s danger sensors. Evolution has wired you to keep snoozing and stay safe. Now that’s smart sleep. You’re asleep. Dead to the world. The room is quiet—until it isn’t. Somewhere, someone […]

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Health

A New Era of At-Home Sleep Health

Imagine a future where your health journey is seamlessly tracked while you sleep—all without wires, sensors, or a trip to a sleep clinic. Thanks to new advancements, that future is almost here. This groundbreaking study introduces a contactless sleep-tracking system that reads radio waves bouncing off your body to monitor sleep stages, detect apnea, and […]

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Health

The Quest for Better Zzzs: Transforming Sleep in Schools

Sleep, a silent but mighty force, shapes our health, well-being, and academic performance. Yet, in our fast-paced world, children and adolescents often find a good night’s sleep elusive. A recent systematic review published in Sleep Advances by Dr. Cadeyrn Gaskin and colleagues from Deakin University, Australia, sheds light on school-based interventions to promote sleep health […]

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