The dark side of daylight saving time
As the United States eases into daylight saving time, David Wagner highlights some of the negative costs and consequences of shifting the clocks.
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circadian rhythm
Explainer: what is jet lag and how can you overcome it?
Long flights across many time zones often leave us feeling fatigued, sleepy, irritable and generally out of sorts. And it’s not just because of poor sleep on th... Read More...
Explainer: why does the teenage brain need more sleep?
Throughout our lives we experience changes in sleep patterns and in the amount of sleep we need. While babies sleep between 16 and 18 hours per day, this is red... Read More...
Avoiding sleep deprivation when breastfeeding and co-sleeping
Newborns create havoc with your sleep schedules. Here are some practical tips to cope with the challenges of breast-feeding, co-sleeping and getting a good nigh... Read More...
Sleep and the fertility factor: if you don’t snooze, you lose
What role does sleep play when you're trying to conceive?
No one starts a family thinking “You know, we should work just enough to eke by…” With the cost of... Read More...
7 power tips from NASA on how to sleep better
NASA scientists describe seven factors that help astronauts sleep soundly in space.
Next time you complain about jet lag, spare a thought for the average astro... Read More...
Are we sleep-deprived or just darkness-deprived?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state that insufficient sleep is a serious public health concern, because it can lead to many immediate da... Read More...
Big ideas in sleep: The Two-Process Model
For several decades scientists have relied on the 'Two Process Model' as a way to understand the timing, duration and structure of sleep.
It's no wonder the g... Read More...
These 5 conditions keep millions awake each night
Millions of Americans struggle to get themselves to sleep, but you don't necessarily need a high-priced medical diagnosis to understand the causes and symptoms... Read More...
Why do we get thirsty before bedtime?
New research suggests the circadian clock may be responsible for our thirsty urge for a drink before bedtime.
Why is it that just as we're getting ready to sle... Read More...
A blast of ‘thin air’ could be a new cure for jet lag
New research on mice shows that controlling oxygen levels can reset circadian rhythms, prompting further studies into how 'thin air' could regulate our body clo... Read More...
11 ways your life falls apart when you don’t sleep (according to science)
Sleep has become a guilty pleasure for many. But it's time to shake off the guilt and realise that missing out on even a small amount can have ruinous effects.... Read More...