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

Therapy for insomnia can come before quitting drinking

Cognitive behavioral therapy is effective for insomnia among individuals with alcohol use disorder, regardless of abstinence from alcohol, a study finds.

Eric Slusher-U. Missouri • futurity
July 13, 2023 • ~5 min

Biting flies are attracted to blue traps – we used AI to work out why

New research on what attracts blood-feasting flies to blue objects could help minimise the impacts of those insects on people and animals.

Roger Santer, Lecturer in Zoology, Aberystwyth University • conversation
July 4, 2023 • ~6 min

Technology is radically changing sleep as we know it

Wakefulness drugs like Modafinil point to a new frontier of technosleep driven by personal goals rather than medical need.

Eric L Hsu, Lecturer in Sociology, University of South Australia • conversation
May 31, 2023 • ~7 min

A little-understood sleep disorder affects millions and has clear links to dementia – 4 questions answered

REM sleep behavior disorder is characterized by acting out dreams, which may include shouting, kicking and punching during sleep.

Anelyssa D'Abreu, Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Virginia • conversation
May 26, 2023 • ~7 min

Clock watching makes insomnia even worse

The next time you have trouble falling asleep, consider turning the clock around so you can't see it. Watching it makes insomnia worse.

Barbara Brosher - Indiana U. • futurity
May 16, 2023 • ~4 min

Tired detectives struggle to focus on cases

Law enforcement investigators and detectives who are tired have a harder time collecting information that could bring justice to victims.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
May 11, 2023 • ~7 min

Deep sleep may buffer against Alzheimer’s memory loss

Deep sleep might help alleviate some of the most devastating outcomes of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research.

UC Berkeley • futurity
May 4, 2023 • ~9 min

Even moderate airplane noise can rob you of sleep

Exposure to even moderate levels of airplane noise can make it hard for you to get the recommended seven hours of sleep, a new study shows.

Jillian McKoy-Boston U. • futurity
May 2, 2023 • ~7 min

Dogs with dementia have trouble sleeping

When dogs with dementia "manage to sleep, their brains aren't really sleeping," says Alejandra Mondino.

Tracey Peake-NC State • futurity
May 1, 2023 • ~5 min

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