Image Credit: PixabayIf you’re struggling to fall asleep, it might be worth giving your partner a gentle nudge—or checking the nightstand drawer. A recent study confirms what many already suspected: engaging in sexual activity right before bedtime can lead to better sleep.Researchers from Central Queensland University and Flinders University in Australia tracked the sleep...
Credit: PixabayYour brain not only has to store a huge collection of past memories, but it also needs to handle new information daily—meaning it must prepare for forming new memories even as it processes existing ones.Sleep is widely recognized as essential for memory and learning, but many of the exact processes behind it remain...
The pillow speaker uses bone conduction technology to deliver audio to your ears onlyJabeesWhether it's the discomfort of headphones or earbuds, or sharing a bed with someone who prefers silence, drifting off to sleep with audio isn’t always the easiest way to unwind. However, this affordable and practical speaker might be the perfect solution...
The ADAM sensor uses haptic feedback to indicate when scratching is taking place Sibel HealthA new device aims to help individuals with chronic itching avoid scratching their skin during sleep, without disturbing their rest. Scratching can exacerbate dermatitis, and this innovative sensor seeks to address the issue.Key Components of the ADAM SensorDeveloped by Chicago-based Sibel...
Credit: PixabayAuthor John Steinbeck once remarked, "It is a common experience that a problem difficult at night is resolved in the morning after the committee of sleep has worked on it."Countless individuals have credited their dreams with inspiring breakthroughs and innovations. Modern research into the science of sleep now provides evidence that supports these...
Credit: PixabayAuthor John Steinbeck once remarked, "It is a common experience that a problem difficult at night is resolved in the morning after the committee of sleep has worked on it."Many others have reported that they developed breakthroughs and innovations through dreams. Recent sleep science research suggests that modern findings support these claims.A 2024...
Credit: PixabayAn investigation into the correlation between insufficient sleep and bone disease is being conducted by Dr. Christine Swanson, MD, MCR. On April 23, at the University of Colorado Department of Medicine's annual Research Day, faculty member Christine Swanson, MD, MCR, showcased her NIH-funded clinical research on whether adequate sleep might help prevent osteoporosis."Osteoporosis can occur for...
Credit: DepositphotosSleep aids in solidifying our memory of complex associations, thereby facilitating the recollection of entire event sequences.For a while, researchers have been aware that sleep plays a role in consolidating our memories of facts and episodic events.However, previous research has primarily focused on straightforward associations, such as those formed when learning new vocabulary.Understanding...
A new study has provided the first direct evidence to explain the function of sleepDepositphotosScientists have integrated physics and biology in a study that offers the initial direct evidence elucidating the purpose of sleep. By likening the brain to a biological computer depleted of resources during wakefulness, they showed that sleep acts as a...
A study found that over 80% of cannabis users are using the drug rather than conventional sleep aids to treat sleep-related problemsDepositphotosA recent study reveals that a majority of medical cannabis users grappling with insomnia and sleep quality issues are replacing conventional over-the-counter and prescription sleep aids with the drug for addressing their sleep-related...
