How do sleep habits affect disease risk?

A new study has an important message for night owls.

Brigham and Women’s Communications • harvard
Sept. 15, 2023 ~5 min

Shelters can help homeless people by providing quiet and privacy, not just a bunk and a meal

As US cities struggle to reduce homelessness, two scholars explain how planners can reform shelter design to be more humane and to prioritize mental health and well-being.

Heather Ross, Clinical Associate Professor in Nursing and Clinical Associate Professor, School for the Future of Innovation in Society, Arizona State University • conversation
Sept. 13, 2023 ~10 min


How dreams can affect your workday

"...these experiences bleed into and affect our waking lives—including how productive we are at work."

Shannon Roddel - Notre Dame • futurity
Sept. 5, 2023 ~6 min

Short naps can improve memory, increase productivity, reduce stress and promote a healthier heart

Naps can be rejuvenating and beneficial to attentiveness and overall health, but the length of naps and the time of day are key.

Steven Bender, Clinical Associate Professor, Texas A&M University • conversation
Aug. 28, 2023 ~8 min

Screen time is contributing to chronic sleep deprivation in tweens and teens – a pediatric sleep expert explains how critical sleep is to kids' mental health

Exposure to screens before bedtime can contribute to chronic sleep deprivation, which raises the risk for anxiety, depression and even suicidal thoughts.

Maida Lynn Chen, Professor of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Washington • conversation
Aug. 25, 2023 ~10 min

Fitbits miss the mark when measuring sleep

Fitbits fall short when it comes to accurately measuring sleep, but they perform well in capturing circadian rhythms, researchers say.

Alex Reshanov - UT Austin • futurity
Aug. 22, 2023 ~4 min

Could brain ‘glue’ help people stay awake without getting tired?

Research in mice suggests that brain cells called astrocytes could be key to staying awake without cost to cognition or health.

Judith Van Dongen-Washington State • futurity
Aug. 21, 2023 ~6 min

Can coffee or a nap make up for sleep deprivation? A psychologist explains why there's no substitute for shut-eye

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.

Kimberly Fenn, Professor of Psychology, Michigan State University • conversation
Aug. 17, 2023 ~6 min


Sounds sleeping babies hear can boost language development

A new study finds that even when asleep, the sounds babies' hear play a role in their language development.

Carrie Stetler-Rutgers • futurity
Aug. 11, 2023 ~5 min

Loneliness can rob older adults of sleep

Loneliness can lead to sleepless nights for middle-aged and older adults, according to new research.

Shantell Kirkendoll-Duke • futurity
Aug. 9, 2023 ~6 min

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