Sleep Research, Circadian Rhythms & Health

10 Surprising Effects of Lack of Sleep

You know lack of sleep can make you grumpy and foggy. You may not know what it can do to your sex life, memory, health, looks, and even ability to lose weight. Here are 10 surprising, and serious, effects of not getting enough sleep. 1. Sleepiness Causes Accidents Sleep deprivation was a factor in some…

Study: Sleep Removes Toxic Chemicals from the Brain

Although we don’t know exactly why, there is no question that sleep is crucial for the brain and overall health. Without proper sleep, the chance of disease and stress increases notably. Now, researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) Center for Translational Neuromedicine have found that sleeping actually helps detoxify the brain, potentially…

Study: Sleeping in a Hammock Makes Sleep Deeper and Improves Brain Function

a woman laying in a hammock with a colorful graphic of a brain above her depicting her dreaming brain

Babies aren’t the only ones who benefit from gentle rocking. A study suggests that when you lie down for some shut-eye, swaying in a hammock will help you fall asleep faster, and make you sleep more deeply, than napping on a stationary bed or couch. Swiss researchers monitored the brain activity of 12 men during a…