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We now have the technology and knowledge to carry out real-time dream experiments with sleeping participants.
A poor night’s sleep has consequences on behavior, academic performance and overall health.
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Sleep habits can be improved by making shifts in both daytime and evening routines.
Your dog may not be the best sleep partner.
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Pets provide a source of comfort and intimacy for many owners drifting off to sleep. But according to new research, they may also disrupt your ability to fall or stay asleep.
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March 14, 2024
Karine Scheuermaier , University of the Witwatersrand ; Alison Bentley , University of the Witwatersrand ; Dale Rae , University of Cape Town ; Francesco Xavier Gomez-Olive Casas , University of the Witwatersrand ; Gosia Lipinska , University of Cape Town ; Jonathan Davy , Rhodes University ; Joshua Davimes , University of the Witwatersrand ; Nomathemba Chandiwana , University of the Witwatersrand , and Oluwatosin Olorunmoteni , Obafemi Awolowo University
Sleep is an essential part of life. What happens when we don’t get enough sleep and how do we ensure that we do?
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Waking up regularly at night to go to the toilet is called nocturia – and it can have a variety of causes.
Altitude sickness is rare at elevations of less than 8,200 feet but becomes much more common at higher altitudes.
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Whether you’re ascending to high altitudes for casual travel or for adventure tourism, there are specific strategies to help you acclimate and reduce the likelihood of altitude sickness.
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Having both conditions at the same time increases your risk of dying prematurely. But it can be treated. Here’s what’s involved.
The more severe sleep and circadian disruptions are, the worse a person’s mood may be.
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Depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety have all been linked to problems with sleep and a disrupted circadian rhythm.
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We envisage a future in which sleep is a routine target for reducing or preventing symptoms of mental illness, both in psychiatric settings and people’s homes
A balanced diet is one key factor in getting a restful night’s sleep.
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A growing body of research is finding a robust link between diet and sleep quality. But it’s not just the usual suspects like caffeine and alcohol that can get in the way of restful sleep.
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How did you sleep last night? Our six-part series looks at why so many of us have insomnia, and what it’s costing us.
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Fixating on sleep can make your sleep worse. But some people crave the connection online sleep communities provide.
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You’ve tried everything to get some sleep, but nothing’s working. Here’s what not to do, and what works.
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Insomnia and mental disorders are inter-related in a way we’ve yet to fully understand. But treating one can often help the other.
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Many studies showing an impact of insomnia on the body are flawed or not meaningful in everyday life. But they can lead to scary headlines.
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Most movies tend to minimise or exaggerate insomnia symptoms. Insomnia is also rarely depicted as an illness that can be treated.
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Insomnia is torture, literally, and getting enough sleep a modern obsession. Here’s why.
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They’re heavily promoted. Your optometrist may even prescribe them. But when we looked at the evidence, this is what we found.
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The hunt for sleep has become a global industry, with apps, drugs, self-help remedies. In a new book, author Marie Darrieussecq contemplates the curse of insomnia.
Short naps at the right time of day can benefit alertness and overall health in myriad ways.
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Naps can be rejuvenating and beneficial to attentiveness and overall health, but the length of naps and the time of day are key.