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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New insights into neural replay and memory formation from flying bats

New insights into neural replay and memory formation from flying bats

Doulas, once a luxury, are increasingly covered by Medicaid — even in GOP states

Doulas, once a luxury, are increasingly covered by Medicaid — even in GOP states

Slower speech response linked to sleepiness in older adults

Slower speech response linked to sleepiness in older adults

Study spotlights postoperative delirium as a preventable and high-impact complication

Study spotlights postoperative delirium as a preventable and high-impact complication

MIT develops implantable device to automatically release emergency glucagon

MIT develops implantable device to automatically release emergency glucagon

Improving sleep and lifestyle could reduce heart disease risk in menopausal women

Improving sleep and lifestyle could reduce heart disease risk in menopausal women

Why vitamin B6 could raise the risk of hypoglycemia for people with diabetes

Why vitamin B6 could raise the risk of hypoglycemia for people with diabetes

Uncovering the hidden dangers of artificial light exposure

Uncovering the hidden dangers of artificial light exposure

Twin study reveals genetic influence on infant crying and sleep

Twin study reveals genetic influence on infant crying and sleep

Circadian misalignment in the blind may impact daily brain functions

Circadian misalignment in the blind may impact daily brain functions

Study provides a molecular snapshot of Tanshi constitution's immunological landscape

Study provides a molecular snapshot of Tanshi constitution's immunological landscape

Bayesian neural networks advance understanding of gut microbe metabolism

Bayesian neural networks advance understanding of gut microbe metabolism

Ten-year study tracks trends in pediatric clavicle fractures across the U.S.

Ten-year study tracks trends in pediatric clavicle fractures across the U.S.

Teen drivers spend over one fifth of each trip distracted by phones

Teen drivers spend over one fifth of each trip distracted by phones

Are you at risk? Waist size, not weight, could affect fertility in women

Are you at risk? Waist size, not weight, could affect fertility in women

Survey: Many adults unaware of key facts that can help prevent SIDS

Survey: Many adults unaware of key facts that can help prevent SIDS

Study reveals high rates of distracted driving among teenagers

Study reveals high rates of distracted driving among teenagers

Why afternoon sunlight could be keeping your teen awake at night

Why afternoon sunlight could be keeping your teen awake at night

Poor lifestyle habits nearly double your chance of developing AFib

Poor lifestyle habits nearly double your chance of developing AFib

Looking for a natural way to lower blood pressure? Whole grains might be the answer

Looking for a natural way to lower blood pressure? Whole grains might be the answer

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