Researchers Tap a Sleep Switch in the Brain

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It’s a real thing that researchers are studying. There’s evidence that, if people think they’ve had a good night sleep, it makes their brain work better the next day! How cool is that! Links You Can Get Placebo Sleep |Smart News | Smithsonian Magazine https://bit.ly/3xVgpKY . The ...  Show more

Neuroscientists have long been trying to determine what happens in the brain during sleep, but to date, they have overlooked a key player: astrocytes. These star-shaped cells were once thought to be the glue that held the brain together, but we are now beginning to appreciate ...

Good news, fellow weekend sleep-in-ers: recent research shows that 'catching up' on sleep on your off days can help you stay healthy. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for ...  Show more

The painter described falling into the briefest of slumbers to refresh his mind. Now scientists have shown the method is effective at inducing creativity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices