Most people are familiar with the after effects of a night or two without sleep. Without sleep, people are less efficient and more irritable. It's even difficult for them to think. A study by the University of California in San Diego reveals that brain activity is actually altered following sleep deprivation.
Parts of the brain, for instance the frontal lobe, did not function when the subject was severely sleep deprived. However, other parts of the brain, like the prefrontal cortex,...
A recent study showed that at least a third of Americans do not get enough sleep. What's enough sleep? While everyone is a little... Read more »
Health Day News today brought us some health tips about how to stay awake behind the wheel. Excellent advice. Dozing while driving is... Read more »
Long periods of sleep deprivation are often a way of life for members of essential services, including medical and military personnel.... Read more »
Women who sleep less than five hours a night and who are age 70 or older have an increased risk of falling. Falls are a particularly... Read more »
Most people who need to take opioids on a long-term basis for chronic noncancer pain are understandably concerned about what kind of effect... Read more »
Higher anxiety levels New research shows that sleep loss significantly exaggerates anxiety and anticipation of impending emotional events. This is especially true of highly anxious people. The study looked at brain scans of 18 healthy adults in...
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