Sleep and wakefulness appear, at first glance, to be two clearly distinct states. Either we are awake and alert, or our body and brain are asleep. However, modern sleep research is increasingly showing that this distinction may not be quite so clear-cut. In fact, individual areas of the brain can temporarily develop patterns of activity […]
Sleep problems can cause far more than just fatigue and difficulty concentrating. An analysis of 57 imaging studies shows that various sleep disorders are linked to structural changes in the brain. Among the regions affected are those responsible for attention and emotional regulation. Sleep Problems May Affect the Brain More Significantly than Previously Thought Sleep […]
Longer, brighter evenings sound tempting. But year-round daylight saving time could have significant consequences for our natural sleep-wake cycle. A new U.S. study shows how many children would have to be out and about in the dark in the mornings as a result. Behind this lies a fundamental question of chronobiology: How much does our […]
A large, long-term study involving more than 87,000 adults provides surprising insights into the link between daylight and brain health. People who were exposed to more bright light during the day were less likely to develop dementia during the observation period. Particularly striking: even less than 42 minutes of bright daylight per day was associated […]
Our internal clock controls far more than just our sleep. It influences numerous biological processes that change throughout the day. A new study from October 2026 shows that the daily rhythms of light exposure and wrist temperature are also linked to markers of metabolic health. A particularly intriguing question is whether wearable sensors will help […]
Sleep problems can cause far more than just fatigue and difficulty concentrating. An analy... [Read More][weiterlesen]
Longer, brighter evenings sound tempting. But year-round daylight saving time could have s... [Read More][weiterlesen]
A large, long-term study involving more than 87,000 adults provides surprising insights in... [Read More][weiterlesen]
