sleep

Neurons help flush waste out of brain during sleep – Study

Published on: March 8, 2024
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Washington, Mar 8 (Prensa Latina) There lies a paradox in sleep. Its apparent tranquility juxtaposes with the brain’s bustling activity. The night is still, but the brain is far from dormant.

High-quality sleep promotes resilience to depression, anxiety

Published on: July 13, 2023
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London, Jul 13 (Prensa Latina) A study, led by researchers at the University of York, highlights that chronic stress is a major risk factor for a number of mental health disorders, including depression and pathological anxiety, but high-quality sleep and coping strategies - such as the ability to reframe a situation to see the positive side - can help to prevent poor mental health when faced with negative or stressful experiences.

Research links air pollution, noise, heat and CD to reduced sleep

Published on: April 19, 2023
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Washington, Apr 19 (Prensa Latina) Air pollution, a warm bedroom, and high levels of carbon dioxide (CD) and ambient noise may all adversely affect our ability to get a good night’s sleep, suggests a study from researchers with the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Louisville.

Scientists considers sleep as essential for health, quality of life

Published on: March 17, 2023
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Washington, Mar 17 (Prensa Latina) With the slogan ¨Sleep is essential for health¨, today´s scientists praised significance of sleep to the quality of life, on the occasion of World Sleep Day.

Poor sleep can triple risk of heart disease

Published on: March 17, 2022
17:35

Washington, Mar 17 (Prensa Latina) Individual aspects of poor sleep can be detrimental to heart health. But if you combine them, the risk of heart disease can increase by as much as 141%, according to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports.

A daytime nap helps increase productivity than night sleep: study

Published on: August 6, 2021
07:18

Washington, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) In an interesting study, Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers have shown that a daytime nap rather than a night sleep of a longer duration would be more beneficial in increasing the productivity of people.

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