(Natural News) Much like practicing regular exercise and eating a well-balanced diet, you shouldn’t take a good night’s sleep for granted—especially when you take into account its effects on your health. Poor sleep can lead to negative effects on your brain function and hormones. It can even trigger weight gain and increase your risk of developing […]

(Natural News) When the sun goes down and the lights dim, biological rhythms prepare the body and the mind for rest. A calming silence and a cozy darkness await us, but we are too eager to fill this downtime with noise, light, and stimulation from our devices. Reflection, relaxation, and a deep, meaningful sleep are […]

(Natural News) There are neurons in the brain that activate during deep sleep to create memories. A new animal study showed that these brain cells might be the same as the ones responsible for investigating new objects. The experiment tracked the activity of single cells deep in the brains of both male and female mice […]

(Natural News) According to a growing body of evidence, sleep not only influences mood and energy levels, it also affects chemosensory function. This function is responsible for a person’s ability to taste and smell. Because males and females have different average sleep duration and neural responses to chemosensory function, researchers from Michigan State University hypothesized […]

(Natural News) You’ve probably heard stories about casinos in Las Vegas pumping in oxygen just to keep people awake and gambling all night long – but one study, published in the Journal of Neurophysiology, debunks this urban myth. According to a team of neuroscientists from the University of Alberta, high levels of oxygen are actually conducive to slow-wave sleep (SWS). SWS is […]

(Natural News) According to a recently published comprehensive review of data, dreamless sleep can contribute to illness, as reported on Science Daily. Rubin Naiman, a sleep and dream specialist at the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, examined data regarding the causes and extent of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and dream loss related to medications, […]

(Natural News) Millions of adults are missing out on sleep, which leads to unhealthy lifestyle habits – such as excessive eating – in turn leading to a plethora of adverse health effects. A new survey reveals that a good night’s sleep, partnered with good eating habits, are the keys to successfully shedding those unwanted pounds […]

(Natural News) If you’re feeling stressed out, welcome to the club. Statistics show that stress in general, as well as extreme levels of stress, are both on the rise in the United States — and many people feel they’re simply not doing enough to manage that stress. There are plenty of tried-and-true methods that can […]

(Natural News) According to scientific research, there’s a link between sleep and creativity. It may seem counterproductive to nap while you’re trying to brainstorm for a project, but you have a higher chance of experiencing a “Eureka!” moment after you rest or sleep. On sleep and creativity People have their way of understanding certain things, […]

(Natural News) If you need or want to sleep soundly at night, you should make sure your bedroom is fairly cool. In a Liverpool Echo article, sleep counselors warn that a hot room can lead to intense nightmares for sleepers. For best results, aim for a temperature between 60.8 – 64.4 degrees Fahrenheit (16 – 18 degrees […]