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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Researchers uncover link between heart attack severity and circadian rhythm

Researchers uncover link between heart attack severity and circadian rhythm

Move more, think sharper: How physical activity boosts brain health in aging

Move more, think sharper: How physical activity boosts brain health in aging

UCLA launches trial of wearable ADHD therapy for children exposed to alcohol in the womb

UCLA launches trial of wearable ADHD therapy for children exposed to alcohol in the womb

Children’s mattresses expose sleepers to hidden chemical risks, study finds

Children’s mattresses expose sleepers to hidden chemical risks, study finds

Longer sleep and earlier bedtimes linked to better brain function in adolescents

Longer sleep and earlier bedtimes linked to better brain function in adolescents

Only 13% of French adults have optimal heart health, study finds

Only 13% of French adults have optimal heart health, study finds

Millions in the US live without local air quality monitoring

Millions in the US live without local air quality monitoring

Machine learning helps decode exercise motivation and behavior

Machine learning helps decode exercise motivation and behavior

Study links insomnia and sleep medication to increased disability risk in older adults

Study links insomnia and sleep medication to increased disability risk in older adults

The truth about apples, supplements and immunity - What brits get wrong about their health

The truth about apples, supplements and immunity - What brits get wrong about their health

Best time for asthma meds? Try 4 pm

Best time for asthma meds? Try 4 pm

Toxins in kids’ mattresses and bedding raise health concerns, study shows

Toxins in kids’ mattresses and bedding raise health concerns, study shows

Digital technology use linked to lower risk of cognitive decline

Digital technology use linked to lower risk of cognitive decline

Mid afternoon inhaler use may improve nighttime asthma control

Mid afternoon inhaler use may improve nighttime asthma control

Stress and depression help explain intertwined alcohol, sleep problems

Stress and depression help explain intertwined alcohol, sleep problems

Multidimensional sleep health linked to better cardiometabolic outcomes

Multidimensional sleep health linked to better cardiometabolic outcomes

A new approach to morning wakefulness using sunlight

A new approach to morning wakefulness using sunlight

Daytime eating shields night shift workers from heart risks

Daytime eating shields night shift workers from heart risks

Sleep fragmentation in diabetes triggers lasting liver damage and cardiovascular risk

Sleep fragmentation in diabetes triggers lasting liver damage and cardiovascular risk

Adolescent obesity in England rises by 50% over 15 years

Adolescent obesity in England rises by 50% over 15 years

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