Night Terrors: What are they and what to do about them
Night Terrors. Have you ever been woken up in the middle of the night by the sound of your child screaming? Does it seem […]
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Fibromyalgia: What is it, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment
Fibromyalgia. If you don’t know what fibromyalgia is, you should know that those who suffer from it have to cope with hypersensitivity, which causes […]
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Post-Holiday Blues: Is it real? Can I prevent it?
I’m sure you’ve heard of post-holiday blues or post-vacation blues. But does it really exist, or, as some say, is it a product of […]
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Hypersomnia: What it is, and how it impacts your health
We often hear about how people can’t seem to fall asleep, thus leading to people pulling all-nighters. In reality most are trying to go […]
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Microsleep: What is it, symptoms and dangers of sleep deprivation
Microsleep is such a common that many don’t even realize the real-life dangers of it. It is one thing to doze off in class […]
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Neurofeedback or Neurotherapy: Everything you need to know
Neurofeedback: What is it? What is it based on? What is it for? In recent years, more professionals and centers have started to offer […]
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REM Sleep: There’s More Behind “Shut-Eye” Than You May Think
For a long time, people thought that sleep was just a dormant state, or just something we had to do to get on with […]
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12 Anxiety Symptoms: Fear sharpens the senses while anxiety paralyzes them
Anxiety Symptoms. “I’m worried all day excessively about anything that happens to me”, “I feel agitated and nervous and at night I have a […]
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Migraine Triggers: What are Migraines and How to Avoid Them
What are migraines? Though migraines are common (migraines and tension type headaches are the second and third most common disease in the world) the exact cause […]
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Old Brain New Tricks: What Does Neuroscience Say?
Old Brain New Tricks: They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but does the same go for your brain? There is […]
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How to Become a Morning Person: 10 Tips for the Sleeping Beauty in All of Us
We’ve all made plans the night before, telling ourselves things like “Okay, tomorrow I will wake up early, eat breakfast, go for a run, […]
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Feeling Extra Tired After Your Trip? How To Avoid Jet Lag
When we travel and change time zones, it’s normal for our bodies to need time to adjust. While we’re adjusting, we might experience insomnia, fatigue, […]
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The Estivill Method: How To Teach Your Children To Sleep Alone
Any parent knows the struggle before bedtime. It can be difficult to get your child to stay in bed and fall asleep, especially when […]
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Is Autism The Same In Both Sexes? Possible Differences In Autism Symptoms Between Boys and Girls
There have been many different studies conducted about autism in children that makes us believe that girls have a type of genetic protection against […]
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Sleeping Well Improves Memory: Advantages of Being Well-Rested
Sleeping well improves memory? Who hasn’t had problems concentrating at work after a poor night’s sleep? In 2013, a study showed that this common […]
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What Are The Best Positions To Sleep During Pregnancy: Insomnia During The First Trimester Of Pregnancy
We’ve already talked about some of the causes of insomnia during the first trimester of pregnancy and suggested some easy remedies. But what happened […]
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Lack Of Sleep During Pregnancy: Why Can’t I Fall Asleep?
Pregnancy is one of the most complex processes that a woman’s body is able to undergo. Pregnancy involves many physiological and psychological changes that […]
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Insomnia during the first trimester of pregnancy: Causes and Remedies
Insomnia is quite frequent in pregnant women. Many physiological changes happen in the first trimester related to body temperature and levels of melatonin, prolactin, […]
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Take Care Of Yourself to Sleep Well: Foods To Help You Prevent Insomnia
If you have insomnia or you wake up eagerly in the middle of the night, you might be tempted to take sleeping pills. This […]
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How to Overcome Depression During Pregnancy: Why do I Feel Guilty?
We recently talked about postpartum depression, and now we’re going to look at how to overcome depression during pregnancy. Being pregnant and bringing a […]
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How to Reduce the Symptoms of Schizophrenia: Living a Normal Life is Possible
If you have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or you know someone who has, you might feel overwhelmed by the news. If you’re feeling depressed […]
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Do Women Need More Sleep Than Men?
Women always talk about their “beauty sleep”, but a study conducted at the Duke University Medical Center and published in the journal Brain, Behavior and […]
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How to Combat Insomnia in Autistic Children: Tips for Insomnia
How can you combat insomnia in autistic children? It may be difficult to improve sleep quality in autistic children, because neurochemical factors, stress, anxiety, […]
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Fatal Familial Insomnia: When Not Sleeping Could Be Lethal
I can’t think of a better way to explain fatal familial insomnia than talking about Silvano’s story. He was on a cruise when he […]
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Fighting insomnia in children: making good sleep habits for your children.
A child not being able to sleep well is a problem that affects the whole family, which is why it is important to know […]
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Sleepless nights with your phone? You may have technological insomnia
Texts from your ex late on a Saturday night (or early Sunday morning?), compromising pictures that his friends post to Facebook… Social networks have robbed […]
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16 Tricks for Sleeping Like a Baby: How to Sleep Better
It’s been days since you’ve had a good night’s sleep. You get in bed, and your mind wanders. You spend hours tossing and turning […]
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A good night’s sleep is essential for brain health
A good night’s sleep is essential for brain health It is common knowledge, that sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being […]
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CogniFit brain training provides a breakthrough in the treatment of insomnia
A new peer-reviewed study using CogniFit brain training provides a breakthrough in the treatment of insomnia. The CogniFit scientific team is happy to announce […]
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Sleep and memory in the aging brain
Sleep and memory in the aging brain. New findings reveal a connection between sleep and memory, and shed light on why forgetfulness is common […]
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Aging in brain found to hurt sleep needed for memory
Aging in brain found to hurt sleep needed for memory. Scientists have known for decades that the ability to remember newly learned information declines […]
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How brain cells lift mood in sleepless people
How brain cells lift mood in the sleepless. Neuroscientists have discovered an interesting biological link between depression and sleep. Researchers from Tufts University determined […]
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Women with sleep apnea have higher degree of brain damage than men
Women with sleep apnea have higher degree of brain damage than men. Women suffering from sleep apnea have, on the whole, a higher degree […]
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Using music to reset the sleepless brain
Using music to reset the sleepless brain. Sleep problems and insomnia are common among Americans with half of the population suffering from insomnia. New […]
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