The fascinating science of sleep and its role in human evolution

1 week, 6 days ago

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Getting the morning blues is not the best way to start your day. Reputed neurologist Dr. Prashant Makhija weighs in If you want to wake up early every morning looking and feeling fresh, you better have a proper dose of sound sleep the previous night. Sound sleep hygiene helps regulate the body's internal clock or circadian rhythm and improves the …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Sleep secrets of the pro athlete: Inside the eight-hours myth and much more

The Independent

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1 month ago

Men vs women: Who sleeps better? New study explores how gender differences, caregiving roles impact sleep

Hindustan Times

Males sleep more than females, states a new study conducted by CU Boulder researchers. Senior author Rachel Rowe, assistant professor of integrative physiology, said, “In humans, men and women exhibit distinct sleep patterns, often attributed to lifestyle factors and caregiving roles. Our results suggest that biological factors may play a more substantial role in driving these sleep differences than previously …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Does 'sleeping on it' help make better decisions?

Firstpost

A new study indicates that humans tend to make better and more informed decisions after getting a full night’s sleep. Researchers at US Duke University conducted a study to check if sleep is linked to better decisions and the results are quite interesting A 2024 study suggests that sleep can help us make more rational, informed decisions, and not be …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Study confirms what cannabis users have long known

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Our study provides the first objective evidence that CBN increases sleep, at least in rats, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Adults can catch up on sleep, but children can't: Study shows shocking consequences of poor sleep in young brains

Hindustan Times

Young children may often protest against their early bedtime, swaying their parents to let them stay awake for their favourite programme. Sleep’s connection to brain development Parents chide their children for sleeping in late, unaware of the dangers of poor sleep. The researchers examined mice and found that poor sleep quality has a more significant impact on the brains of …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sleep Problems Linked to Accelerated Brain Ageing

Hindustan Times

Sleep is a vital braincare activity that rejuvenates and restores your brain health. Chronic sleep problems make the brain age faster, potentially leading to cognitive decline and other health issues. The study found that people with two to three sleep issues displayed signs of accelerated brain ageing, with their brains appearing about 1.6 years older compared to those with only …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

How to Help Your Baby Adjust to the Fall Back Time Change

CNN

The article discusses the potential impact of the fall back time change on babies' sleep schedules. It highlights the importance of understanding the circadian rhythm and how it affects sleep patterns. The article suggests gradual adjustments to the family's schedule leading up to the time change to help ease the transition. It also emphasizes the importance of flexibility and giving …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sleep Quality in Early Middle Age Linked to Faster Brain Ageing

Firstpost

A new study has found that poor sleep quality in early middle age could also be linked to signs of faster brain ageing later in life. The research followed 589 people with an average age of 40 at the start. Participants completed sleep questionnaires focused on six sleep characteristics: short sleep duration, bad sleep quality, difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

It’s not just about great sleep – we need to perfect the art of deep rest too

The Independent

As the clocks go back and the evenings draw in, you might feel like hunkering down, staying cosy and doing a little bit less. This is the perfect time to start embracing the art of rest, but don’t be disappointed when I warn that to do so can also involve getting outside and even exercising. The essential ingredient for true …

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2 months ago

New study reveals the shocking damage poor sleep has on the brain

The Independent

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

This is how much sleep adults need per age group

The Independent

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3 months ago

Are our work habits affecting our circadian rhythm? Doctor answers

Hindustan Times

The way we work and the timings we follow have a huge impact on our sleep patterns. Sunlight's effect on body's circadian rhythm: Dr. Samatha Tulla, M.D Internal Medicine, in a podcast episode with Murali Mastaru explained how the circadian rhythm of the body is affected by sunlight. Dr. Samatha Tulla explained that since early times, humans have been working …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

How – and why – to prioritise good sleep as we transition into autumn

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

The secrets and science of baby sleep. It's OK, there's no normal

ABC

Many parents suffer silently through sleep deprivation, sometimes with devastating outcomes. Just a few weeks before, as a last attempt for help, Eden drove 2,000 kilometres from her home in regional NSW to an early parenting centre, also known as a "sleep school". "When they're starting to get an increase in brain activity, that's when you want to try and …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

You shouldn't be inspired by the Japanese man who sleeps 30 mins a day: Experts

Hindustan Times

Don't get inspired by Daisuke Hori, a 40-year-old from Japan who claims to sleep only 30 mins a day for the last 12 years, to increase his life-span. "He started cutting back on sleep 12 years ago to gain more active hours each day and managed to reduce his sleep to only 30 to 45 minutes a day," South China …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

12 years of 30-minute sleep? Japanese entrepreneur swears by productivity secret

Hindustan Times

Sleeping is an important part of our daily lives and is essential for maintaining good health and overall well-being. According to the South China Morning Post, Daisuke Hori, a 40-year-old man from Hyogo prefecture in western Japan, claims he has trained his brain and body to function normally with minimal sleep. 12 years ago, Daisuke Hori began reducing his sleep …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

What are dreams and why do we have them? New research sheds light on the science behind sleep

Hindustan Times

People have pondered whether dreams have a purpose throughout human history. Research indicates that a positive attitude towards dreams and attention skills affect dream recall, with methods like keeping a dream journal improving the ability to remember dreams. Dream recall Some people are better at remembering their dreams than others, recalling dreams more frequently and in more detail. So far, …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Optimizing bedroom lighting for better sleep: Key factors to consider

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Quality sleep is often difficult to achieve in today’s stressful world. The bedroom plays a significant role in ensuring sleep quality, where poor lighting choices can turn the space uninviting and disturbing. “Matching our body’s internal clock with external light is essential for producing good quality sleep. Dr Harshini adds, “Getting exposed to morning sunlight is a crucial factor …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Optimal bedroom lighting for sleep

New Indian Express

HYDERABAD: Quality sleep is often difficult to achieve in today’s modern, stressful world. The bedroom plays a significant role in ensuring sleep quality, where poor lighting choices can turn the space uninviting and disturbing. Light and the biological clock Our biological clock is designed to wake up with daylight and sleep when night falls. “Matching our body’s internal clock with …

Sleep Light

5 months, 1 week ago

Night Owls Have Better Cognitive Function Than Early Risers, Claims New Study

News 18

A recent study has revealed a strange thing regarding the benefits of staying late at night. Waking up early in the morning is very crucial as it benefits the body, but according to a new study, staying up late at night is very beneficial as it reveals that people who stay up late at night, their brain works better than …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Just Sleep

Deccan Chronicle

Is a good night’s sleep the same as a good workout in the gym? “It is fundamental to human health and survival, and we have been taking it for granted for way too long.” According to the nutritionist, not getting enough sleep disrupts several physiological processes. Balanced approach Dr Vinoda Kumari, deputy chief medical officer, Jindal Naturecure Institute, says while …

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6 months, 1 week ago

"High intensity training for the mind": A neurosurgeon explains why we dream

Salon

I woke up exhausted this morning. “Our brains are not resting when we sleep,” explains Rahul Jandial, MD, PhD, whose latest book is “This Is Why You Dream: What Your Sleeping Brain Reveals About Your Waking Life.” In it, Jandial, a Los Angeles neuroscientist and neurosurgeon, explores why the brain stays active even as the rest of the body is …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Seven ways to improve your sleep according to science

BBC

Seven ways to improve your sleep according to science Getty Images To celebrate World Sleep Day, here's our science-based guide to getting the best slumber you can – from varying sleep with the seasons to taking inspiration from the past. Slumber in two shifts Today, when people wake up in the middle of the night, it's not unusual to panic …

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9 months, 1 week ago

6 great hacks to help you sleep better

Live Mint

While World Sleep Day is observed across the world on 15 March, billions, including me, pray for a good night's sleep everyday. A Fitbit survey from 2019 found that India ranks as the second-most sleep-deprived country globally, with an average nightly sleep duration of only seven hours and one minute. Melatonin supplements are generally speaking a safer bet than the …

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9 months, 1 week ago

World Sleep Day 2024: Debunking 5 myths about a good night sleep

India TV News

World Sleep Day is a global call to action to emphasise the importance of healthy sleep. This World Sleep Day, let's debunk 5 common myths and shed light on the realities of achieving restful sleep. However, exposure to artificial light, especially blue or white light, can disrupt the body's natural production of melatonin, making it harder to fall asleep and …

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9 months, 1 week ago

What's Better: Short, Deep Sleep Or Longer, Lighter Sleep?

Huff Post

FG Trade via Getty Images Is deep sleep better than light sleep, even if it's shorter? “Neither short, deep sleep only nor long, light sleep only is sufficient to completely benefit from good restorative sleep,” Dr. Temitayo Oyegbile-Chidi, the chair of the National Sleep Foundation, told HuffPost. “It gives relaxation from light sleep without feeling ‘groggy’ when you wake up …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

World sleep day: how to cultivate an optimal sleep routine – starting tonight

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10 months ago

Random Forays: Sleep on it for an instant reset

Hindustan Times

That’s been an adage for the ages which has dissuaded many an overthinker to surrender his woes to slumberland. There are also those who keep planning to wake up earlier every day but tend to press the snooze button ‘ad nauseam’ and never manage to transform their habit. According to a research paper published in America’s National Library of Medicine, …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Research gives insight into importance of sleep and intricacy of brain

Hindustan Times

A group of academics from the arts and sciences came up with a theory that may account for the complexity of the brain as well as the importance of sleep. After their 2019 paper, Hengen and Wessel theorized that learning, thinking and being awake must push the brain away from criticality and that sleep is perfectly positioned to reset the …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Popular myths about sleep, debunked : Life Kit

NPR

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Catnapping: Its role in infant sleep and tips to help your baby sleep longer

Hindustan Times

The sleep pattern characterised by brief periods of sleep followed by waking after 30-45 minutes, commonly seen in infants, means catnapping. Catnapping: Its role in infant sleep and tips to help your baby sleep longer Many parents find that their baby wakes up from naps much sooner than expected, even after being properly fed and seeming content, which leaves them …

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1 year ago

Brain waves detected during sleep can protect against epileptic activity: Study

Hindustan Times

Slow waves, which are normally only present in the brain during sleep, are also present when awake in patients with epilepsy and may protect against the condition's heightened brain excitability, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. Brain waves detected during sleep can protect against epileptic activity: Study The research, published in Nature Communications and involving the National …

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1 year, 4 months ago

the importance of sleep for new mothers

The Hindu

World Breastfeeding Week just drew to a close on August 7, 2023, but there’s another aspect to new motherhood that perhaps requires a little more conversation: the gruelling effects of lack of sleep. A 2019 study published in the journal Sleep in fact, found that new parents could face up to six years of sleep deprivation. This January, a study …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Why do our minds race when we’re trying to sleep?

LA Times

This story was originally published in Group Therapy, a weekly newsletter answering questions sent by readers about what’s been weighing on their hearts and minds. “The total absence of sleep is more fatal for the animals than the total absence of food,” wrote the study’s author, Russian scientist Maria Manasseina, per the New York Times. “And depression itself is associated …

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1 year, 4 months ago

An essential guide to sleeping better at night

Live Mint

Of all the vital activities your body performs, sleep may, in fact, be the most underrated one. Honouring a fixed bedtime and wake-up time helps regulate your internal body clock, leading to peaceful and more restorative sleep. Invest in a good-quality mattress: For the ultimate sleep upgrade, invest in a mattress that will help minimise tossing and turning, contribute to …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Study uncovers what nap times reveal about young children’s brain development

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Young children will naturally nap for as long as they need and they should be …

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1 year, 5 months ago

How the seasons affect your sleep 季节如何影响你的睡眠

China Daily

随身英语 How the seasons affect your sleep 季节如何影响你的睡眠 Play audio file 季节会影响我们的睡眠吗？根据最新研究，答案是肯定的。本期节目介绍我们的睡眠模式是如何演变而成的，以及光和温度是否会对睡眠时间产生影响。词汇：sleep 睡眠 After a long winter, the arrival of spring can be a welcome relief. "Our study shows that even while living in an urban environment, with just artificial light, humans seasonal sleep," says Dieter Kunz, one of the study's lead authors and head of the clinic of …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Deep Sleep Found To Be Key to Regulating Blood Sugar

News 18

An increased responsiveness of the human body to insulin during deep sleep, in turn, improving blood sugar control the next day, may be why lack of quality sleep is considered to increase the risk of diabetes, researchers say. A stronger and more frequent linking of the deep sleep brain waves, particularly the sleep spindles and the slow waves, triggered the …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Octopuses' sleep found to have active and quiet phases, similar to human sleep

The Hindu

The quiet slumbering periods of octopuses' sleep have been observed to be interrupted by frenzied activity, such as twitching of arms and eyes and quickening of breathing rate, highlighting remarkable similarities between sleeping behaviours of octopuses and humans. Examining neural activity and skin patterning in octopuses during this active period of sleep, researchers found them to resemble those seen when …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Octopuses may be capable of dreaming, study suggests

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1 year, 7 months ago

From Enhanced Memories To Clearing Toxins: How Sleep Does Wonders For Your Brain

News 18

Sleep is a vital aspect of our lives, serving essential functions for the brain. While there is still much to unravel, several fascinating reasons highlight the brain’s need for sleep. Research indicates that sleep improves our ability to retain what we learn, as people tend to perform better after a good night’s sleep compared to staying awake. Physical health and …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Study shows how napping at the right time can be used to unlock creativity

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1 year, 7 months ago

Sleep Apnea Can Deteriorate Your Brain Health

News 18

Having sleep apnea and spending less time in deep sleep has been linked to developing brain biomarkers associated with an increased risk of stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline, according to a new research. “Finding that severe sleep apnea and a reduction in slow-wave sleep are associated with these biomarkers is important since there is no treatment for these changes …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Research reveals one key process everyone can follow to prevent Alzheimer’s

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1 year, 9 months ago

World Sleep Day 2023: Poor Sleep Impacts Your Entire Day

News 18

After a long and exhausting day, getting a good night’s sleep should be a top priority for everyone. It’s crucial to prioritize good quality sleep to wake up feeling refreshed, recharged, and ready to tackle the day’s challenges with energy and enthusiasm. “A good quality sleep is one in which you follow a sleeping pattern, not waking up for restroom …

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1 year, 9 months ago

How the seasons change our sleep

BBC

How the seasons change our sleep Getty Images Research suggests that humans may need more sleep during the dark winter months than they do during the summer The clocks are changing and the days are getting longer. Neil Stanley, a sleep expert at Sleep Station, an online provider of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia, says it is "puzzling" that we …

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1 year, 9 months ago

One night without sleep can age your brain by two years, study finds

India TV News

A new study warns that a single night of sleep deprivation can cause your brain to age by two years. The study discovered that brain age didn't change significantly during either acute or chronic partial sleep deprivation, with participants spending only five hours in bed for five consecutive nights. The study found that changes in brain morphology caused by sleep …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Why you should be focusing on quality of sleep to boost your life expectancy

Live Mint

For years, received wisdom had it that humans need eight hours of sleep to be fit and firing on all cylinders. But you can also spend 7 hours in bed and only have 15 minutes of deep sleep and that is not good quality sleep.” Good quality sleep improves brain performance, mood and health, says Dr. Vikas Maurya, director and …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Why Women Need More Sleep Than Men? Here Are The Factors Affecting Sleep Cycles In The Two Genders

News 18

Menstrual cycles, pregnancy and menopause altered women’s sleep architecture due to which the difference in gender predominance suffering from different sleep disorders was observed. According to a document summarising the findings of different studies on sleeping habits and disorders in women, menstruating, perimenopausal and postmenopausal women are significantly more likely than pregnant and post-partum women to report getting a good …

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The fascinating science of sleep and its role in human evolution

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