People Go to Bed Later and Sleep Less Before a Full Moon, Study Shows

SPACE 01.28.2021 00:23 AM

Researchers found out that sleep period fluctuates over the 29.5-day lunar phase. Recent research shows that on nights leading up to the full moon, people go to bed a bit later and sleep for shorter amounts of time.

Pesticide Is The Reason Bees Are Not Getting Adequate Sleep

01.24.2021 22:30 PM

Pesticides affect how bees, nature's hardworking insects, are unable to pollinate properly and effectively. As a result, they don't get the adequate sleep they need.

Neuroscientists Reveal How Alcohol Ruins Sleep

01.22.2021 00:20 AM

Neuroscientists say alcohol significantly reduces the quality of sleep despite its sedative properties.

6 Amazing Food and Drinks You Should Try Before Sleeping

01.19.2021 22:51 PM

Your food and drink before bedtime could help you enjoy a more restful night. Here are six things you should take before sleeping.

5 Signs That Your Coffee Addiction Is Hurting Your Health

01.13.2021 19:29 PM

Symptoms of caffeine overdose may sometimes be subtle but here are the top five symptoms that your coffee addiction might be ruining your health.

Study Reveals Sleep Evolved Ahead of Brain Evolution

01.11.2021 21:00 PM

Researchers of a new study recently identified a state akin to sleep in a tiny, freshwater animal, also known as "hydra," which has simple anatomy and doesn't have a brain.

Sleeping in Two Shifts Used to Be the Norm: What Are Its Benefits and Best Practices?

12.28.2020 13:00 PM

Researchers claim that just a couple hundred years ago, the tradition of sleeping all night was not the norm.

What Is the Most Linked Factor to Having Better Mental Health?

12.22.2020 06:00 AM

Sleep, physical activity or exercise, and diet are factors that need to be considered in having good mental health. But which one of them is linked to better mental health?

Do You Have Sleep Apnea? Here’s What It Can Do to Your Heart

12.14.2020 05:00 AM

Individuals with sleep apnea who are experiencing longer nocturnal respiratory events are likely to suffer higher abrupt heart rate variability and bigger changes linked to reduced daytime alertness.

Lack of Sleep Possibly an AI Issue, Study Finds

12.06.2020 12:00 PM

A new study is being conducted in Los Alamos National Laboratory to learn more about systems operating, much like the neurons found in the living brains.

What Do Dogs Dream About While Sleeping?

11.24.2020 08:30 AM

No, it is not just humans that have dreams when sleeping because dogs dream also. But what do they dream about?

Study Shows Link Between Healthy Sleep Habits and Lower Risk of Heart Failure

11.20.2020 19:00 PM

New research recently published showed that adults who have the healthiest sleep patterns had a 42-percent lower risk of heart failure.

Discovering Sleep Behavior of Animals: Which are the Best Sleepers, and Which Ones Sleep the Least?

11.15.2020 22:00 PM

Sleep style varies considerably across the animal kingdom. Do you ever wonder why humans animals sleep? Science reports have it that the reason for this hasn't been pinpointed yet.

Tiny Worm Reveals Why Melatonin Makes Us Sleepy

11.15.2020 08:00 AM

The tiny worm C. elelgans has been an excellent brain model to understand other species. A recent study reveals how the hormone melatonin works in the brain to promote sleep.

Our Body Clocks Affect the Mood, Appetite, Physical Activity, and Productivity

11.07.2020 18:00 PM

Early birds are typically thought to have an advantage in terms of success, but what about the night owls?

How to Fall Asleep: Hacks, Tips, and Habits To Help You Get a Goodnight Sleep

10.21.2020 21:33 PM

You can try different things to get a perfect sleep. But if those don't work, here are other hacks to try.

Man With Severe Brain Injury 'Cured' 20 Minutes After Taking Sleeping Pill

10.20.2020 20:00 PM

Dutch man unable to walk, talk or eat for eight years regains abilities just 20 MINUTES after taking Ambien sleeping pill.

New Study Suggests White Noise for Sleeping May Do More Harm Than Good

10.19.2020 07:00 AM

In a busy world, a good night's sleep has become difficult to come by, leading people to download any of the white noise apps available today. But a new study claims that this method is not as good as it appears to be.

Hibernation Explained: Vital for Some Species, but Not Humans

10.09.2020 23:48 PM

During winter, hibernation saves some animals from the cold weather, but why is it unnecessary for humans?

Lack of Sleep Among Americans Worse For Men, Says Study

09.29.2020 23:58 PM

A study from the University of Oregon examines the possible stereotypical link between sleep habits and masculinity, aiming to understand why men, on average, reportedly get less sleep than women.

MIT Develops Sleep-Tracking Device That Alters Dreams to Boost Creativity

09.29.2020 07:40 AM

New technology from MIT can alter people's dreams towards particular themes by repeating information during the earliest stage of sleep.