Summary: Many people use TV as a bedtime aid to help relax or distract from racing thoughts, but Chivonna Childs, PhD, from Cleveland Clinic, warns that falling asleep with the TV on can disrupt sleep quality. The blue light emitted from screens can suppress melatonin production, … [Read more...]
Many New Moms Fall Asleep Unintentionally While Feeding Babies
Summary: New research from the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine has found that over a quarter of new mothers reported falling asleep while feeding their babies, often in potentially unsafe locations such as chairs or sofas. This unplanned sleep significantly … [Read more...]
Towing Vessel Pilot Asleep When Hit Louisiana Pier
Summary: An investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board revealed that pilot fatigue was the primary cause of a towing vessel collision on the Lower Mississippi River near Saint Rose, Louisiana, in September 2023. The pilot of the vessel John 3:16 had fallen asleep … [Read more...]
Hidden Phenomenon: Brain Awake and Asleep States Explored
Summary: A study by researchers at Washington University and UC Santa Cruz found that brain waves during sleep and wake states can be detected by patterns of neuronal activity lasting just milliseconds. This discovery reveals that small regions of the brain can “flicker” between … [Read more...]
It’s Taking People to Fall Asleep Post-Daylight Saving Time
Stellar Slumber, which provides a electronic remedy for chronic sleeplessness administration, completed an examination of rest details from 3,810 individuals, exclusively seeking at slumber patterns a few days in advance of and three days immediately after March 10, 2024—the day … [Read more...]