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 »
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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 »
Research reveals that the number of hours slept has an influence on the risk of obesity. The less we sleep, the more at risk we are. This... Read more »
Researchers say that not getting enough sleep may sabotage your efforts to lose weight. The small study, published in the Annals of Medicine,... Read more »
In this article from CNN, one parent wants to know about the long-term effects of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications. She is... Read more »
People who experience psychological issues such as depression or substance abuse in childhood tend to have lower pay, fewer marriages, and less of... Read more »
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