Tag: Sleep

Study links stress and REM sleep to pathways of brain cell death and survival

From the University of Surrey press release: The first and most distinct consequence of daily mild stress is an increase in rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep, a new study in the journal PNAS reports…. Read more »

Study suggests sleep deprivation accelerates Alzheimer’s brain damage

From the Washington University School of Medicine press release: Poor sleep has long been linked with Alzheimer’s disease, but researchers have understood little about how sleep disruptions drive the disease…. Read more »

Study suggests a co-worker’s rudeness can affect your sleep — and your partner’s

From the Portland State University press release: Rudeness. Sarcastic comments. Demeaning language. Interrupting or talking over someone in a meeting. Workplace incivilities such as these are becoming increasingly common, and… Read more »

Study suggests lack of sleep intensifies anger, impairs adaptation to frustrating circumstances

From the Iowa State University press release: Losing just a couple hours of sleep at night makes you angrier, especially in frustrating situations, according to new Iowa State University research…. Read more »