Brain stimulation during sleep can boost memory
Scientists have discovered that using transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) to strengthen memory during sleep....
read moreKids with ADHD don’t get much quality sleep
A study out of Denmark found that kids with ADHD sleep less and take longer to fall asleep than their non-ADHD peers....
read moreFatigue and sleepiness linked to brain atrophy in “normal” seniors...
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota have shown that “normal” older adults who experience excessive sleepiness during the day or significant fatigue may have more brain atrophy than usual for their age....
read moreAfter TBI, sleep problems may last up to 18 months
A study published in the journal “Neurology” suggests that people who have experienced a traumatic brain injury may experience sleep problems for up to 18 months....
read moreScientists mimic REM sleep to improve memory
Researchers in Japan have discovered that they can manipulate a brain circuit during non-REM sleep to enhance memory retention in mice....
read moreREM sleep essential for us to form memories
A study of mice found that rapid eye movement (REM) sleep—but not other cycles of sleep—is crucial to form memories....
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