the Benefits of Sleep

Ever wondered why we are often told to get adequate sleep the night before an exam? Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine find that a key purpose of sleep is to recalibrate the brain cells responsible for learning and memory so the animals can "solidify" lessons learned and use them when they awaken.

- Sleep helps the brain to store messages
- Inadequate sleep can interfere with memory and learning

Sleeping Helps Refresh Brain To Store More Information, Memories

Sleep is an essential process that supports learning and memory by acting on synapses which help in transfer of messages. Read More

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Circadian rhythm (also known as sleep/wake cycle or the body clock) is a biological process that follows an internal cycle of roughly 24 hours.

Sleep Disorder

Sleep disorders can either be having difficulty in getting sleep or dozing off at inappropriate time.

Sleep Disturbances In Women

The physical, emotional and hormonal changes that occur in women during puberty, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause can cause Sleep Disturbances

Ageing and Sleep

Sleep is a barometer of good health in the elderly. Sleep problems in the elderly are controlled by various external and internal factors.

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