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The Barrier To Awareness From Unconsciousness, Discovered By Researchers

The Barrier To Awareness From Unconsciousness, Discovered By Researchers

A new study aims to understand how the brain transitions from its state of unconsciousness to wakefulness.  The findings can be used to better understand sleep disorders, as well as the rare instances when patients under anesthesia make memories and can recall what has happened in the operating room. A barrier to awareness, called “neural […]

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Halloween Could Mean More Caffeine Consumption, Possible Sleep Problems

Halloween Could Mean More Caffeine Consumption, Possible Sleep Problems

As Halloween approaches, many people will indulgence themselves in the sugar high and crash of candy. Chocolate is a choice that some can’t’ resist, not realizing it contains caffeine—something can significant cause sleep disruptions. Caffeine is very common stimulant. It is the most commonly used mood-altering drug in the world. In addition to coffee, many […]

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Study Ties Restless Legs Syndrome To An Earlier Death

Study Ties Restless Legs Syndrome To An Earlier Death

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a chronic, irritating condition that affects 5% to 10% of adults. The affected have an irresistible urge to move their legs, and often times experience burning and creeping sensations that are described as “an itch you can’t scratch,” or “like insects crawling inside the legs.” A recent study suggests that […]

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A Consistent Bedtime for Children Be the Key to Good Behavior

A Consistent Bedtime for Children Be Key to Good Behavior

According to British researchers, children without a regular bedtime are more likely to behave worse than children with a consistent one. The Huffington Post tells us that data was reviewed from more than 10,000 children enrolled in the Millennium Cohort Study, a long-term study of babies born in the U.K. in 2001 and 2002. When […]

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