Sleep Deprivation Affects Cognition via Myelin Loss
A new study links sleep loss to the thinning of the myelin layer, which slows signal transmission in axons. Restoring cholesterol homeostasis reverses this.
Delicious Sleeps
Short Afternoon Nap May Boost Brain Health, Improve Learning Ability
A recent study found that a short afternoon nap may offer brain health benefits, such as clearing the mind and improving learning.
Pink Noise May Disrupt REM Sleep and Harm Sleep Quality, Researchers Say
A recent study suggests that pink noise may interfere with REM sleep nd reduce overall sleep quality. The researchers say that using earplugs may be a safer alternative to pink noise.
Sleeping less than 7 hours could cut years off your life
Sleep isn’t just about feeling rested—it may be one of the strongest predictors of how long you live. Researchers analyzing nationwide data found that insufficient sleep was more closely tied to shorter life expectancy than diet, exercise, or loneliness. The connection was consistent year after year and across most U.S. states. The takeaway is simple but powerful: getting seven to nine hours of sleep may be one of the best things you can do for long-term health.
This Bedtime Habit Can Reduce Mortality Risk By Nearly 40%, Study Finds
Yet so many of us don't do it.
Poor sleep health is associated with older brain age: the role of systemic inflammation
Poor sleep health may accelerate brain ageing. This may be driven by higher levels
of systemic inflammation.
How To Maximize Your Midday Snooze For Health Benefits
News flash: Napping is not lazy.
Taking Melatonin Could Raise Your Risk of Heart Failure, Study Finds
New research suggests that people with insomnia who use melatonin supplements for more than a year have a higher risk of heart failure than those who don’t use the popular sleep aid.
Harvard professor calls out ‘lie’ of needing 8 hours of sleep a night, says it’s Industrial Era ‘nonsense’
How much sleep do you really need? Scientists emphasize a "U-shaped risk curve."