More than a century ago, scientists demonstrated that sleep supports the retention of memories of facts and events. Later studies have shown that deep sleep is important for transforming fragile, recently formed memories into stable, long-term memories. Researchers are now going one step further, proposing that deep sleep may also strengthen immunological memories of previously encountered pathogens….
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It’s no secret that downing caffeinated drinks in the evening can disrupt sleep, but according to a new study, it actually goes one step further than that. The study, led by University of Colorado Boulder and the Medical Research Council’s Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, England, shows for the first time that evening caffeine delays…
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Anyone who has ever been to the beach has surely spent some time walking in the sand and reflecting upon life. According to a new study, those walks by the sea have anything purpose — promoting sleep. The UK study, conducted by Britain’s National Trust, found that people sleep on average for 47 minutes longer the night…
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Whether you sleep too little or too much, it may lead to a higher incidence of inflammation. A new study conducted in Finland found that those who sleep less than 6 hours or more than 10 hours suffer from low-grade inflammation more often than persons sleeping 7-8 hours per night. “Earlier studies have found a…
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It’s been suspected for years, but scientists in Virginia say they’ve conducted a study involving twins that suggests insomnia in adults is at least partially explained by genetics. Results show that the genetic influences on insomnia symptoms in adults were substantial and largely stable over time while differing significantly by sex. The estimated heritability of…
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Today’s teens not only worry about the latest clothing or music trends, like many generations of teens before them, they also worry about being available on social media 24 hours each day, and that’s costing them sleep. In a study conducted in Scotland, researchers asked 467 teenagers ages 11 to 17 about their use of…
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While it’s been reported over and over that too little sleep is bad for your health, researchers in South Korea say they’ve found that too much sleep can cause at least one of the same problems. The study’s lead author, a scientist from the Center for Cohort Studies at Kangbuk Samsung Hospital in Seoul, says too…
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This time of year, the first week or two of the school year, many kids are walking around sleepy because they’re adjusting to a stricter sleep schedule than they had all summer. Normally, that situation corrects itself as kids come home from school exhausted and go to bed on time or even early. But, in general, how can…
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Do you like the great outdoors? If you’re a man or you’re over the age of 65, a new survey says all of that fresh air and nature may actually mean better sleep. According to a new University of Illinois study, men and seniors who have access to natural surroundings, whether it’s the green space of…
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It seems like the topic comes up every year at the end of summer vacation, and this year is no exception. Experts continue to come out year after year, saying schools should start later. Speaking at the British Science Festival in Bradford on Tuesday, Paul Kelley of the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute at the University…
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