Amid trend in health optimization, scientists focus on optimizing the brain

By Robert SandersDr. Mark D'Esposito (left) and Kevin Weiner of UC Berkeley discussing Weiner's research on grooves and folds in the human brain and how they relate to cognitive function and a

Updated on: August 28,2026

Amid trend in health optimization, scientists focus on optimizing the brain

By Robert SandersDr. Mark D'Esposito (left) and Kevin Weiner of UC Berkeley discussing Weiner's research on grooves and folds in the human brain and how they relate to cognitive function and a

Updated on:August 28,2026

Astrocytes directly regulate brain circuits that consolidate memories during sleep, study reveals

Provided by Baylor College of MedicineGraphical abstract. Credit: Neuron (2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2026.07.025Research has shown that a good night's sleep has many benefits, including memory c

Updated on: August 28,2026

Astrocytes directly regulate brain circuits that consolidate memories during sleep, study reveals

Provided by Baylor College of MedicineGraphical abstract. Credit: Neuron (2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2026.07.025Research has shown that a good night's sleep has many benefits, including memory c

Updated on:August 28,2026

AI identifies previously unrecognized health insights in routine sleep studies

Provided by Cleveland ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA novel AI model can use information collected during routine sleep studies to identify patients' long-term health risks, according to

Updated on: August 27,2026

AI identifies previously unrecognized health insights in routine sleep studies

Provided by Cleveland ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA novel AI model can use information collected during routine sleep studies to identify patients' long-term health risks, according to

Updated on:August 27,2026

A good night's sleep may help adolescents thrive in school and with friends

By Lisa HowardCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new UC Davis Health study published in Psychological Medicinesuggests that when it comes to helping adolescents succeed in school and maintain healthy

Updated on: August 24,2026

A good night's sleep may help adolescents thrive in school and with friends

By Lisa HowardCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new UC Davis Health study published in Psychological Medicinesuggests that when it comes to helping adolescents succeed in school and maintain healthy

Updated on:August 24,2026

Poor sleep health in adolescence linked to hospitalization and worse health in young adulthood

byAmerican Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Lina Jan from PexelsA newstudyto be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting found that poorer sleep health according to wrist actigraphy and insomnia sym

Updated on: July 17,2026

Poor sleep health in adolescence linked to hospitalization and worse health in young adulthood

byAmerican Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Lina Jan from PexelsA newstudyto be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting found that poorer sleep health according to wrist actigraphy and insomnia sym

Updated on:July 17,2026

Struggle sleeping? These three common sleep habits are tied to signs of brain aging

by Niranjana Rajalakshmi,University of ArizonaCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsHow we sleep may have lasting impacts on our brain health as we age. A new University of Arizona study has found that

Updated on: July 14,2026

Struggle sleeping? These three common sleep habits are tied to signs of brain aging

by Niranjana Rajalakshmi,University of ArizonaCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsHow we sleep may have lasting impacts on our brain health as we age. A new University of Arizona study has found that

Updated on:July 14,2026

Feeling older than your age linked to poorer sleep and worse daytime functioning

byAmerican Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Arina Krasnikova from PexelsA newstudyto be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting found that adults who feel older than their chronological age reporte

Updated on: July 13,2026

Feeling older than your age linked to poorer sleep and worse daytime functioning

byAmerican Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Arina Krasnikova from PexelsA newstudyto be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting found that adults who feel older than their chronological age reporte

Updated on:July 13,2026

Are you sleep deprived? Your spit may hold answer

byAmerican Chemical SocietyGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Proteome Research(2026). DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c01064Sleep loss dulls alertness and coordination, and it can produce effects simi

Updated on: July 12,2026

Are you sleep deprived? Your spit may hold answer

byAmerican Chemical SocietyGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Proteome Research(2026). DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c01064Sleep loss dulls alertness and coordination, and it can produce effects simi

Updated on:July 12,2026

Commonly prescribed medication for sleep problems raises alarm bells

byFlinders UniversitySeroquel-tablets, 100 and 25 mg. Credit: Luke-2/Wikimedia Commons,CC BYAmid growing concern about the widespread off-label use of sedative medications for sleep problems, Flinders

Updated on: July 09,2026

Commonly prescribed medication for sleep problems raises alarm bells

byFlinders UniversitySeroquel-tablets, 100 and 25 mg. Credit: Luke-2/Wikimedia Commons,CC BYAmid growing concern about the widespread off-label use of sedative medications for sleep problems, Flinders

Updated on:July 09,2026

Irregular sleep in preschool-age children is associated with lower verbal and memory performance

byAmerican Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Polesie Toys from PexelsA newstudyto be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting found that irregular sleep—including variability in sleep timing and dura

Updated on: June 27,2026

Irregular sleep in preschool-age children is associated with lower verbal and memory performance

byAmerican Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Polesie Toys from PexelsA newstudyto be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting found that irregular sleep—including variability in sleep timing and dura

Updated on:June 27,2026

How shift workers' internal clock affects their health

by Patti Zielinski,Rutgers University-New BrunswickCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHealth care workers who take on extended or overnight shifts, particularly during periods of operational strain, ma

Updated on: April 27,2026

How shift workers' internal clock affects their health

by Patti Zielinski,Rutgers University-New BrunswickCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHealth care workers who take on extended or overnight shifts, particularly during periods of operational strain, ma

Updated on:April 27,2026

"Better Sleep, Better World" Online Symposium Held in China

The "Better Sleep, Better World" China Online Symposium explored four core sectors of sleep health—physical intervention, TCM conditioning, precision nutrition, and TCM monitoring—unveiling the WST-I Integrated Sleep Health System to drive innovation and

Updated on: April 21,2026

"Better Sleep, Better World" Online Symposium Held in China

The "Better Sleep, Better World" China Online Symposium explored four core sectors of sleep health—physical intervention, TCM conditioning, precision nutrition, and TCM monitoring—unveiling the WST-I Integrated Sleep Health System to drive innovation and

Updated on:April 21,2026