sleep deprivation
Bad Sleep Makes Your Pain Worse: A New Study
A recent study reveals that a specific chemical messenger in the brain plays a major role in the connection between lack of sleep and increased pain sensitivity. Researchers conducted experiments on mice and discovered that chronic sleep disruption can cause heightened pain sensitivity, and this involves signaling from a part of the brain called the thalamic reticular nucleus (TRN).
Kate Yakimchuk research pain health sleep patterns Psychology 25 December 2023
A new study: No time to sleep – do these things to survive
Sometimes people find themselves in situations when they just can't afford a proper sleep - so what can they do? New research tried to find the best way to combat drowsiness and fatigue during a 16-hour overnight duty.
Kate Yakimchuk research sleep patterns health nightshifters Psychology 23 December 2023
Stress Keeps You Awake: A New Study
You've probably noticed that it's hard to sleep when you're stressed out, and it's also hard to have good rest. A new study shows that you can't rest well because of your hypothalamus that wakes you up.
Kate Yakimchuk research sleep patterns brain health Psychology 16 December 2023