17-Year-Old Girl Slept for 64 Days – “Sleeping Beauty” Syndrome

17-Year-Old Girl Slept for 64 Days – “Sleeping Beauty” Syndrome

Nicole can sleep 18 to 19 hours a day, for 32 to 64 days at a time

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 18th, 2012
Dolphins Are Never Sound Asleep, Can Stay Alert for More Than 15 Days

Dolphins Are Never Sound Asleep, Can Stay Alert for More Than 15 Days

These animals never quit monitoring their surroundings

Japanese “Cuddle Club” Allows You to Literally Sleep with the Staff

Japanese “Cuddle Club” Allows You to Literally Sleep with the Staff

At this "co-sleeping specialty shop" in Tokyo you can cuddle with the staff, for a price

Sleep Debts Boost Diabetes Risks in Teens

Sleep Debts Boost Diabetes Risks in Teens

New study finds positive correlation between the two conditions

Adorable Kittens Sleeping in Odd Places [Photos]

Adorable Kittens Sleeping in Odd Places [Photos]

These cats all fell asleep in uncomfortable positions and weird spots

WHO Says Traffic Noises Lead to Sleep Disturbances

WHO Says Traffic Noises Lead to Sleep Disturbances

They were recently classified as a type of harmful pollution

Breast Cancer Is More Aggressive in Women with Sleep Disorders

Breast Cancer Is More Aggressive in Women with Sleep Disorders

Not getting enough rest makes the disease increasingly aggressive

A Simple Method to Improve Memory in Parkinson's

A Simple Method to Improve Memory in Parkinson's

Researchers say that a simple solution appears to do wonders

Don't Sacrifice Sleep for Studying

Don't Sacrifice Sleep for Studying

This may lead to academic problems in the long run, study shows

How Night Shifts Cause Inflammation

How Night Shifts Cause Inflammation

The correlation goes through our circadian rhythms

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 18th, 2012
Light Could Improve Sleep in Dementia Patients

Light Could Improve Sleep in Dementia Patients

It has especially beneficial effects for Alzheimer's patients

Hospital Noises Impair Patient Recovery

Hospital Noises Impair Patient Recovery

The buildings are simply too noisy to support the intense effort

Sleeping with a Tune On Could Help You Learn It

Sleeping with a Tune On Could Help You Learn It

Science finally confirms longstanding myth among musicians

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 13th, 2012
Insomnia Affects Many of Those Who Fear the Dark

Insomnia Affects Many of Those Who Fear the Dark

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

OS X Mountain Lion Gains “Power Nap” Feature

OS X Mountain Lion Gains “Power Nap” Feature

Your Mac syncs and updates stuff for you while you go about your business, even when idle

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 22nd, 2012
Addressing Sleep Apnea Improves Attention in Children

Addressing Sleep Apnea Improves Attention in Children

Treating the condition also leads to improvements in verbal memory

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 14th, 2012
New Root Cause for Obesity Found

New Root Cause for Obesity Found

The study may result in new ways to address the epidemic

 
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