We finished the last blog in mid-thought. We were talking about REM sleep and the idea of brain plasticity- the rewiring of our brains that take place when we learn new information.
A recent study in rats showed that 4 days of REM sleep deprivation decreased the amount of new cells in the part of the brain that is associated with long-term memory, in other words they did not make those new circuits.
Another study with rats seems to demonstrate this idea as well. When rats performed a...
In my last blog we discussed at length the different stages of sleep, namely non-REM and REM, the biological need for sleep to stay alive,... Read more »
In my last blog we were reviewing the fundamental question of why we sleep. We left off trying to sort out the level of activity of the... 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 »
March 14, 2008 was designated the first World Sleep Day. Sleep experts from around the world gathered in Cyprus to discuss the world of... Read more »
It's hard enough to cope with the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and also be hopeful. With no significant treatment at... Read more »
A lucky few can get by just fine on six hours of sleep, and a new study suggests a genetic mutation might help explain why. Read more »
Older women who sleep only a few hours a night have poorer daytime function than those who get more sleep, researchers say. In a study of 2,889 older... Read more »
Scientific studies about the brain are rapidly changing our understanding about how to maintain the brain’s function as we age. It’s becoming... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Spastic colon; Irritable colon; Mucous colitis; Spastic colitis Treatment The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms. Lifestyle... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
In this study, researchers used a self-report survey tool called the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) to compare two groups of pain patients. The first... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
