While a cup of joe or a brief nap during an all-nighter might help you feel a little more alert, it won’t offset cognitive impairments from sleep deprivation when you’re performing complex tasks. By Dr. Kimberly FennProfessor of PsychologyMichigan State University Introduction There…
Getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis can help you do well in school or at work. It might even make you better-looking. By Dr. Dana McMakinAssociate Professor of Psychology Florida International University Just like eating,…
OPINION: More than a third of Americans don’t log enough hours in bed, provoking serious impacts on their health. Diet is an important and under-recognized reason. By Dr. Marie-Pierre St-OngeNutrition…
Few things seem to matter to our health as much as a good night’s sleep, but fewer and fewer of Americans are getting it. A neurologist explains why sleep is so important. By Dr. Michael S. JaffeeVice Chair, Department of NeurologyUniversity…
Make it stop! Six ways to stop your racing mind and get the sleep you need. By Dr. Alexander SweetmanResearch Fellow, College of Medicine and Public HealthFlinders University Introduction Martin turns off the light to fall asleep,…
Clinical depression can result in a number of coping strategies, one of them being sleep dependence. By Lauren GeeWriter and researcher Ngadi SmartArtist Introduction Sleep feels a strange thing to…
Composer Max Richter – with his epic, eight-hour-long piece Sleep – aims to be an auditory sandman. By Joseph F. ChandlerAssistant Professor of PsychologyBirmingham-Southern College Introduction By now, you’ve surely heard that Americans…
By Dr. Steven BenderClinical Associate ProfessorTexas A&M University Introduction Napping during the day is an ancient custom that is practiced worldwide. While some people view napping as a luxurious indulgence,…
