Skin conductance measurements reveal link between insomnia and disrupted fear regulation
A new computational model using skin conductance measurements to estimate stress-related emotional arousal found a significant difference in…
Medical cannabis benefits for insomnia remain uncertain, Cochrane review finds
A new Cochrane review finds that existing evidence is too uncertain to determine whether medical cannabis improves sleep…
Long-term cannabis use may disrupt sleep without noticeable symptoms
Millions of Americans use cannabis products as sleep aids, but a new Northwestern Medicine study suggests marijuana may not improve sleep…
Late-night snacking may affect liver health
New research led by Oregon Health & Science University suggests you should think twice about indulging in a…
Feeling mentally exhausted and feeling sleepy aren’t the same
Why do demanding tasks make people feel more awake even as their performance suffers? New research reveals how…
Alan Alda: First Sign of Parkinson’s Was Throwing Pillow at Wife
Alan Alda says the first sign of his Parkinson’s showed up not in a shaky hand, but…
Curtin University study identifies risk factors for prolonged concussion symptoms
A new Curtin University study has found almost half of people who experience a concussion still experience problems…
I’m a neurosurgeon — 7 habits that are damaging your brain
People obsess over looking younger, but what about staying sharp? For many, the brain isn’t a priority until…
Perimenopause Hot Flashes And Brain Fog: Can Food And Ayurvedic Herbs Help?
Perimenopause is the transitional decade before menopause when ovarian function becomes irregular. Hormone production, especially estrogen and progesterone, fluctuates…
Insomnia linked to increased risk of stroke and hospital admissions
Insomnia is not only associated with poor sleep and reduced daytime functioning, but may also be an indicator…
Chronic postsurgical pain affects women long after cesarean delivery
A new synthesis of global evidence, published in Anaesthesia (the journal of the Association of Anaesthetists), finds that…
Skin patch worn while you sleep could manage stress during the day
Sleep away the stress. How well you sleep at night and how stressed out you feel during the…