A new study by researchers at the University of Surrey, the University of South Carolina, and Central Queensland University suggests that much of what we do every day is guided by habits rather than conscious decisions. Published in Psychology & Health, the study found that about two-thirds of daily behaviors are automatic, running on “autopilot” […]A new study by researchers at the University of Surrey, the University of South Carolina, and Central Queensland University suggests that much of what we do every day is guided by habits rather than conscious decisions. Published in Psychology & Health, the study found that about two-thirds of daily behaviors are automatic, running on “autopilot” [...]
The Circadian Clock of Cells Continues to Tick Even During a Famine
Cells with a functioning molecular clock are better able to adapt to changes in glucose supply and recover more quickly from long-term malnutrition, as shown in a study published in eLife. This discovery helps explain why changes in the body’s circadian rhythm-such as night work and jet lag-can increase the risk of metabolic diseases such […]Cells with a functioning molecular clock are better able to adapt to changes in glucose supply and recover more quickly from long-term malnutrition, as shown in a study published in eLife. This discovery helps explain why changes in the body's circadian rhythm-such as night work and jet lag-can increase the risk of metabolic diseases such [...]
Insomnia and Sleep Apnea Together Significantly Increase the Risk of Heart Disease
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) are drawing attention to an important and preventable factor in cardiovascular disease. Their findings suggest that improving sleep could play a much greater role in heart health than many people realize. In a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, scientists analyzed data from nearly […]Researchers at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) are drawing attention to an important and preventable factor in cardiovascular disease. Their findings suggest that improving sleep could play a much greater role in heart health than many people realize. In a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, scientists analyzed data from nearly [...]
Less Than 7 Hours of Sleep Could Shorten Your Life
Getting a full night’s sleep may play a bigger role in life expectancy than many people realize. New research from Oregon Health & Science University suggests that regular sleep deprivation is associated with shorter life spans. The results were published in the journal SLEEP Advances. Nationwide Data Shows Patterns Across the US To reach their […]Getting a full night's sleep may play a bigger role in life expectancy than many people realize. New research from Oregon Health & Science University suggests that regular sleep deprivation is associated with shorter life spans. The results were published in the journal SLEEP Advances. Nationwide Data Shows Patterns Across the US To reach their [...]
Scientists Have Found a Way to Implant Ideas Into Dreams to Boost Creativity
Most people are familiar with the advice to “sleep on it” when faced with difficult decisions. New research suggests that this advice may have scientific merit. While many people report having had breakthrough ideas in their dreams, researchers have had difficulty studying this phenomenon because dreams are difficult to control in a laboratory setting. A […]Most people are familiar with the advice to “sleep on it” when faced with difficult decisions. New research suggests that this advice may have scientific merit. While many people report having had breakthrough ideas in their dreams, researchers have had difficulty studying this phenomenon because dreams are difficult to control in a laboratory setting. A [...]
