Sleep

Sleep is a physiological behavior that is common in all animal species. It forms around one third of a human life. It is not known clearly the exact functions of sleep but it seems to be essential for survival as prolonged sleep deprivation leads to severe physical impairment followed by cognitive loss and eventually death.
What is Sleep?

Sleep is a physiological behavior that is common in all animal species. It forms around one third of a human life. It is not known clearly the exact functions of sleep but it seems to be essential for survival as prolonged sleep deprivation leads to severe physical impairment followed by cognitive loss and eventually death.

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A class of diabetes medications may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer

A class of diabetes medications may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer

Working night shifts associated with higher occurrence of disordered sleep

Working night shifts associated with higher occurrence of disordered sleep

Identification of avoidable risk factors for Parkinson’s Disease

Identification of avoidable risk factors for Parkinson’s Disease

PFAS exposure linked to weaker bones in young people

PFAS exposure linked to weaker bones in young people

Long COVID patients exhibit significant cognitive slowing, new study finds

Long COVID patients exhibit significant cognitive slowing, new study finds

Excessive smartphone use linked to mental health risks in adolescents, study indicates

Excessive smartphone use linked to mental health risks in adolescents, study indicates

MedUni Vienna scientists discover new pain medication with fewer side effects

MedUni Vienna scientists discover new pain medication with fewer side effects

Military personnel repeatedly exposed to blasts show increased brain inflammation and structural changes

Military personnel repeatedly exposed to blasts show increased brain inflammation and structural changes

Irregular sleep patterns linked to cognitive decline in older adults, study shows

Irregular sleep patterns linked to cognitive decline in older adults, study shows

Early tonsil and adenoids removal improves sleep quality and behavior in children

Early tonsil and adenoids removal improves sleep quality and behavior in children

Marshall School of Medicine dean named to the 2023 list of Highly Cited Researchers

Marshall School of Medicine dean named to the 2023 list of Highly Cited Researchers

Trial addresses the effects of adenotonsillectomy on children with mild sleep-disordered breathing

Trial addresses the effects of adenotonsillectomy on children with mild sleep-disordered breathing

Scientists find sparse research on women and exercise at all

Scientists find sparse research on women and exercise at all

Australian study shows shift workers prioritize sleep over diet and exercise

Australian study shows shift workers prioritize sleep over diet and exercise

Hispanic/Latina women with history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy more likely to have heart abnormalities

Hispanic/Latina women with history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy more likely to have heart abnormalities

Epilepsy study uncovers 'wake slow waves' link to brain balance and cognition

Epilepsy study uncovers 'wake slow waves' link to brain balance and cognition

Does tinnitus cause hearing loss in normal hearing individuals?

Does tinnitus cause hearing loss in normal hearing individuals?

Study finds long-COVID symptoms fluctuate over time, challenging treatment approaches

Study finds long-COVID symptoms fluctuate over time, challenging treatment approaches

Slow brain waves during wakefulness may protect against epilepsy

Slow brain waves during wakefulness may protect against epilepsy

Genetic study sheds new light on the intricate link between sleep problems and psychiatric conditions

Genetic study sheds new light on the intricate link between sleep problems and psychiatric conditions