New research published in the journal Sleep Medicine has shown that longer sleep duration is associated with better mood, more motivation, and less sleepiness. Additionally, greater sleep variability ...

A good night's sleep prepares us for the next day. Conversely, inadequate sleep diminishes performance in tasks requiring attention, memory, and executive functions that have real world consequences. ...

Given that sleep deprivation studies consistently show that short sleep causes neurocognitive deficits, the effects of insufficient sleep on brain health and cognition are of great interest and ...

As summer fades and daylight hours shorten, millions of us will be bracing for more than just cooler weather and darker evenings. The change in season brings with it a change in routine: back-to-work ...

Researchers at the University of Helsinki developed an entirely new learning test suited to field conditions. The testing can be done in horses' enclosures and other familiar environments. Just as for ...

Fitness expert for the over 50s Graham Low on how to have better sleep to improve energy levels, motivation and overall health SLEEP is one of the most important parts of your health, yet it is often ...

In addition to the Sleep Score redesign, Fitbit this week is rolling out version 4.68 of the Android and iOS apps as a sizable update. On Android, you can once again edit Sleep logs. Select last night ...

Many factors affect sleep, including diet. Research indicates that deficiencies in certain vitamins, such as vitamin B, C, and D, can harm sleep. Elevating the levels of these vitamins may help ...

Self-reported sleepiness relates to poorer performance in tasks requiring vigilance, such as driving and has also been associated with reduced motivation to engage in social or physical activities.