(Natural News) A recent study has shown that odor plays a role in learning, in particular, in improving exam performance. In the report, published in the journal Scientific Reports, lead author Jurgen Kornmeier noted that fragrances have a supportive effect that “works very reliably in everyday life and can be used in a targeted way.” Their […]

(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) Do you have a hard time falling asleep every night? According to a study, if you’re a poor sleeper, you may be at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The risk is even greater for older people. The study, which was published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, involved researchers from the Washington University School […]

(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) In the first study of its kind, a team of researchers has discovered a way to enhance or impair memory during sleep. By triggering specific brain waves, researchers from the Center for Cognition and Sociality in South Korea’s Institute for Basic Science were able to nearly double long-term memory. The compelling new study, […]