Scientists are making the case that sleep deprived brains age faster. New research shows a good night's sleep isn't a luxury--it's critical for your brain and for your health, says Alice Park in this post from TIME. Skimping on sleep comes with serious consequences, including accelerated aging. When our heads hit the pillow every night, we tend to think we’re surrendering. ... Continue Reading
What Lack of Sleep Can Do to You
When's the last time you pulled an all-nighter in order to cram for a college exam, prepare an important work presentation or socialize out on the town? If you can't remember, that's a very good thing, as depriving your body of sleep in this way can lead to some very serious – and surprising – health effects. "A Neurological Cycle of Degeneration" This is how the author of ... Continue Reading