In the realm of human senses, scent is often pushed to the peripheries, receiving far less attention than sight and sound.

However, research from the University of California, Irvine suggests that harnessing the power of fragrances could be a simple yet stellar strategy to maintain cognitive function in old age.

By enhancing the air with various scents, a direct connection between memory and decision-making regions of the brain can be fortified, potentially offering a defence against cognitive decline and disorders like dementia, according to Science Alert.&nbsp;

Recent experiments conducted by researchers at the University of California, Irvine, have unveiled compelling evidence pointing to the role of fragrances in boosting cognitive performance.

This approach stems from the understanding that nurturing the ageing brain's activity is crucial for sustaining cognitive well-being.

This involves more than just engaging in routine mental exercises; it entails immersing our surroundings with a plethora of sensory experiences that the brain can engage with.

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<h2>The olfactory-brain nexus</h2>

Aromas possess the remarkable ability to evoke potent memories, even from distant pasts. While visual and auditory impairments are addressed through interventions like glasses and hearing aids, there has been a notable absence of interventions for olfactory loss.

To explore the potential of sensory stimulation in preserving cognitive function, Yassa and his team conducted a study involving 20 participants.

These volunteers were exposed to natural oils infused with fragrances such as rose, orange, eucalyptus, lemon, peppermint, rosemary, and lavender.

Another group received a 'sham' odorant with minimal scent traces.

Over six months, participants used a diffuser to disperse these scents in their homes for two hours every night. Neuropsychological assessments were employed to evaluate memory, verbal learning, planning, and attention-switching abilities before and after the trial period.

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<h2>Exploring neuroplasticity through scents</h2>

The concept of enriching environments to stimulate cognitive plasticity isn't new, especially in the animal kingdom.

Various studies have demonstrated that introducing odours into an animal's environment can enhance neuroplasticity, particularly in creatures exhibiting symptoms akin to human neurological disorders.

This observation opens the door to the idea that humans, too, could benefit from a complex "scent-scape."

Interestingly, there's a close correlation between the deterioration of olfactory ability and cognitive decline, hinting at a profound interconnection between the sense of smell and neurological functioning.

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In the realm of human senses, scent is often pushed to the peripheries, receiving far less attention than sight and sound. However, research from the University of California, Irvine suggests that harnessing the power of fragrances could be a simple yet stellar strategy to maintain cognitive function in old age.

In the realm of human senses, scent is often pushed to the peripheries, receiving far less attention than sight and sound. However, research from the University of California, Irvine suggests that harnessing the power of fragrances could be a simple yet stellar strategy to maintain cognitive function in old age. By enhancing the air with various scents, a direct connection between memory and decision-making regions of the brain can be fortified, potentially offering a defence against cognitive decline and disorders like dementia, according to Science Alert. Recent experiments conducted by researchers at the University of California, Irvine, have unveiled compelling evidence pointing to the role of fragrances in boosting cognitive performance. This approach stems from the understanding that nurturing the ageing brain's activity is crucial for sustaining cognitive well-being. This involves more than just engaging in routine mental exercises; it entails immersing our surroundings with a plethora of sensory experiences that the brain can engage with. Also read | Ocean waves are getting bigger as Earth gets warm, study says The olfactory-brain nexus Aromas possess the remarkable ability to evoke potent memories, even from distant pasts. While visual and auditory impairments are addressed through interventions like glasses and hearing aids, there has been a notable absence of interventions for olfactory loss. To explore the potential of sensory stimulation in preserving cognitive function, Yassa and his team conducted a study involving 20 participants. These volunteers were exposed to natural oils infused with fragrances such as rose, orange, eucalyptus, lemon, peppermint, rosemary, and lavender. Another group received a 'sham' odorant with minimal scent traces. Over six months, participants used a diffuser to disperse these scents in their homes for two hours every night. Neuropsychological assessments were employed to evaluate memory, verbal learning, planning, and attention-switching abilities before and after the trial period. Also watch | Gravitas: Study links inadequate sleep to chronic diseases Exploring neuroplasticity through scents The concept of enriching environments to stimulate cognitive plasticity isn't new, especially in the animal kingdom. Various studies have demonstrated that introducing odours into an animal's environment can enhance neuroplasticity, particularly in creatures exhibiting symptoms akin to human neurological disorders. This observation opens the door to the idea that humans, too, could benefit from a complex "scent-scape." Interestingly, there's a close correlation between the deterioration of olfactory ability and cognitive decline, hinting at a profound interconnection between the sense of smell and neurological functioning. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

The nose knows: Exposure to certain fragrances during sleep can help your brain work better, says study

Exercising religiously, eating on time but not taking enough sleep? You might be losing out on benefits when it comes to protecting yourself against the decline in key skills such as memory and thinking, a new study has shown.&nbsp;

Scientists at the&nbsp;University College London (UCL) highlighted the need for sleep to protect against cognitive decline,&nbsp;in a study&nbsp;published&nbsp;in the journal The Lancet Healthy Longevity.&nbsp;

<h2>The methodology&nbsp;</h2>

The team found that those in their 50s and 60s who were regularly exercising but slept less than six hours a night had a faster decline in motor skills. To arrive at the conclusion, the team peered through data from the&nbsp;English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (Elsa) from nearly 9,000 people aged 50 and over.

After selecting the pool, their cognitive function was assessed over a 10-year-long period.&nbsp;Questionnaires were presented to better understand how long they slept and whether it was less or more than six hours.&nbsp;

Interestingly, during the initial phase of the experiment, those who were physically more active had better cognitive skills, regardless of sleep duration. However, this changed over the 10-year period when short sleepers in their late 50s and early 60s experienced a rapid cognitive decline.&nbsp;

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“Our study suggests that getting sufficient sleep may be required for us to get the full cognitive benefits of physical activity.&nbsp;It shows how important it is to consider sleep and physical activity together when thinking about cognitive health," said&nbsp;Dr Mikaela Bloomberg, the lead author of the study.

“Previous studies examining how sleep and physical activity might combine to affect cognitive function have primarily been cross-sectional – only focusing on a snapshot in time – and we were surprised that regular physical activity may not always be sufficient to counter the long-term effects of lack of sleep on cognitive health," he added.

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<h2>Those in 70s maintained motor function&nbsp;</h2>

While those in their 50s and 60s needed to sleep more to achieve cognitive nirvana, the study showed that people aged 70 and over had cognitive&nbsp;functions maintained, despite short sleep cycles.&nbsp;

“The World Health Organisation already identifies physical activity as a way to maintain cognitive function, but interventions should also consider sleep habits to maximise long-term benefits for cognitive health,” said Prof Andrew Steptoe, the co-author of the study.&nbsp;

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Exercising religiously, eating on time but not taking enough sleep? You might be losing out on benefits when it comes to protecting yourself against the decline in key skills such as memory and thinking, a new study has shown.

Exercising religiously, eating on time but not taking enough sleep? You might be losing out on benefits when it comes to protecting yourself against the decline in key skills such as memory and thinking, a new study has shown. Scientists at the University College London (UCL) highlighted the need for sleep to protect against cognitive decline, in a study published in the journal The Lancet Healthy Longevity. The methodology The team found that those in their 50s and 60s who were regularly exercising but slept less than six hours a night had a faster decline in motor skills. To arrive at the conclusion, the team peered through data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (Elsa) from nearly 9,000 people aged 50 and over. After selecting the pool, their cognitive function was assessed over a 10-year-long period. Questionnaires were presented to better understand how long they slept and whether it was less or more than six hours. Interestingly, during the initial phase of the experiment, those who were physically more active had better cognitive skills, regardless of sleep duration. However, this changed over the 10-year period when short sleepers in their late 50s and early 60s experienced a rapid cognitive decline. Also read | US FDA approves new ‘breakthrough’ medicine for Alzheimer’s. Here’s what it does “Our study suggests that getting sufficient sleep may be required for us to get the full cognitive benefits of physical activity. It shows how important it is to consider sleep and physical activity together when thinking about cognitive health," said Dr Mikaela Bloomberg, the lead author of the study. “Previous studies examining how sleep and physical activity might combine to affect cognitive function have primarily been cross-sectional – only focusing on a snapshot in time – and we were surprised that regular physical activity may not always be sufficient to counter the long-term effects of lack of sleep on cognitive health," he added. WATCH | Gravitas: Breakthrough in Alzheimer's treatment Those in 70s maintained motor function While those in their 50s and 60s needed to sleep more to achieve cognitive nirvana, the study showed that people aged 70 and over had cognitive functions maintained, despite short sleep cycles. “The World Health Organisation already identifies physical activity as a way to maintain cognitive function, but interventions should also consider sleep habits to maximise long-term benefits for cognitive health,” said Prof Andrew Steptoe, the co-author of the study. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Skip sleep, increase risk of cognitive decline, research warns middle-aged people

Octopuses are masters of camouflage. Amazing shape-shifters, the animals have the capability of deceiving by controlling the size of projections on their skin, they can change colour, and create textures ranging from small bumps to tall spikes. They easily change the way they look and be in disguise which makes them nearly invisible. They often do it while communicating with each other or when they see a threat.&nbsp;

The colour-changing trait is quite unique and shared by almost all cephalopods. But in octopuses, this skill is just breathtaking as they have the highest resolution patterns, and the change is also quick. We have seen their camouflage when they are awake, but do they do it when they are asleep?&nbsp;

A study attempted to shed light on the same and suggested that octopuses can actually dream, just like the way humans do. The researchers say that when the octopuses&nbsp;change colour when they are sleeping, they may be dreaming actually.

The study found that octopuses undergo the same process of skin-change patterns when they are sleeping. The researchers said that the skin patterns may indicate they are capable of something similar to dreaming.&nbsp;

In the study published in the journal Nature, it is mentioned that the colour-changing process could be because they are practising their skin patterns to improve their waking camouflage behaviour.

Or, they are simply dreaming. It means, they could be re-living and learning from their waking experiences, which they have already faced.

To carry out the study, the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) studied the brain activity and skin patterning in octopuses while they sleep. The study was done in collaboration with the University of Washington.&nbsp;

As quoted by media houses, Professor Sam Reiter, who is the senior author of the study, said: "In this sense, while humans can verbally report what kind of dreams they had only once they wake up, the octopuses' skin pattern acts as a visual readout of their brain activity during sleep."&nbsp;

"All animals seem to show some form of sleep, even simple animals like jellyfish and fruit flies. But for a long time, only vertebrates were known to cycle between two different sleep stages," Reiter added, who leads the Computational Neuroethology Unit at OIST in Japan.&nbsp;

Researchers found that the octopuses closely resemble brain activity and skin patterning behaviour seen when awake after checking whether or not the octopuses were actually asleep, and also tested how the octopuses responded to a physical stimulus.&nbsp; 
 
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Octopuses are masters of camouflage. Amazing shape-shifters, the animals have the capability of deceiving by controlling the size of projections on their skin, they can change colour, and create textures ranging from small bumps to tall spikes. They easily change the way they look and be in disguise which makes them nearly invisible. They often do it while communicating with each other or when they see a threat. The colour-changing trait is quite unique and shared by almost all cephalopods. But in octopuses, this skill is just breathtaking as they have the highest resolution patterns, and the change is also quick. We have seen their camouflage when they are awake, but do they do it when they are asleep? A study attempted to shed light on the same and suggested that octopuses can actually dream, just like the way humans do. The researchers say that when the octopuses change colour when they are sleeping, they may be dreaming actually. The study found that octopuses undergo the same process of skin-change patterns when they are sleeping. The researchers said that the skin patterns may indicate they are capable of something similar to dreaming. In the study published in the journal Nature, it is mentioned that the colour-changing process could be because they are practising their skin patterns to improve their waking camouflage behaviour. Or, they are simply dreaming. It means, they could be re-living and learning from their waking experiences, which they have already faced. To carry out the study, the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) studied the brain activity and skin patterning in octopuses while they sleep. The study was done in collaboration with the University of Washington. As quoted by media houses, Professor Sam Reiter, who is the senior author of the study, said: "In this sense, while humans can verbally report what kind of dreams they had only once they wake up, the octopuses' skin pattern acts as a visual readout of their brain activity during sleep." "All animals seem to show some form of sleep, even simple animals like jellyfish and fruit flies. But for a long time, only vertebrates were known to cycle between two different sleep stages," Reiter added, who leads the Computational Neuroethology Unit at OIST in Japan. Researchers found that the octopuses closely resemble brain activity and skin patterning behaviour seen when awake after checking whether or not the octopuses were actually asleep, and also tested how the octopuses responded to a physical stimulus. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Do octopuses dream? Study suggests they do as they change colour during sleep

A groundbreaking study conducted by scientists from the United States, United Kingdom, and Uruguay has found that regular napping can keep our brains youthful and improve cognitive functions while reducing the risk of dementia and other diseases. By analysing data from nearly 380,000 individuals aged 40 to 69, researchers investigated the cognitive differences between those who habitually took naps and those who lacked comparable genetic markers for napping, reported Science Alert.&nbsp;

<h2>Larger brains in habitual nappers</h2>

The study revealed that individuals who regularly took naps exhibited larger brains, equivalent to being 2.6 to 6.5 years younger than non-nappers. Lead author Valentina Paz, a neuroscientist at University College London (UCL), states, "Our study points to a causal link between habitual napping and larger total brain volume." Previous research on older adults indicated that daytime napping improved short-term cognition, with nappers outperforming non-nappers in cognitive tests. Although the study did not record the duration of naps, previous findings suggest that naps shorter than 30 minutes are optimal, and earlier naps are less likely to disrupt nighttime sleep.

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<h2>The complex question of napping's effects on cognition</h2>

Napping has garnered both positive and negative attention recently, leaving many uncertain about its impact on cognitive health. Age-related decline in response time and memory, as well as common cognitive impairments among the elderly, emphasise the importance of identifying modifiable risk factors such as sleep patterns.

<h2>Genetic factors and brain volume analysis</h2>

One of the authors of the study had previously conducted research on the genetic variants influencing napping tendencies, using data from the UK Biobank. This new study analysed health and cognitive outcomes for individuals with these genetic variants while adjusting the data to mitigate potential biases. By examining brain volume and specific DNA sections linked to napping habits, the researchers employed Mendelian randomisation analysis, a method that identifies genes already known to have health effects and helps uncover other influential factors in observational studies. This approach reduced potential biases from associations between napping and health benefits.

<h2>Untangling the causal relationship between napping and cognitive health</h2>

Lead author Paz highlights the significance of this study, stating, "This is the first study to attempt to untangle the causal relationship between habitual daytime napping and cognitive and structural brain outcomes." Self-reports indicated that 57 per cent&nbsp;of participants rarely or never napped, while 38 per cent reported occasional napping and five per cent&nbsp;stated they usually napped. However, those who usually napped tended to have additional factors such as older age, smoking, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, which could potentially influence health outcomes.

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A groundbreaking study conducted by scientists from the United States, United Kingdom, and Uruguay has found that regular napping can keep our brains youthful and improve cognitive functions while reducing the risk of dementia and other diseases.

A groundbreaking study conducted by scientists from the United States, United Kingdom, and Uruguay has found that regular napping can keep our brains youthful and improve cognitive functions while reducing the risk of dementia and other diseases. By analysing data from nearly 380,000 individuals aged 40 to 69, researchers investigated the cognitive differences between those who habitually took naps and those who lacked comparable genetic markers for napping, reported Science Alert. Larger brains in habitual nappers The study revealed that individuals who regularly took naps exhibited larger brains, equivalent to being 2.6 to 6.5 years younger than non-nappers. Lead author Valentina Paz, a neuroscientist at University College London (UCL), states, "Our study points to a causal link between habitual napping and larger total brain volume." Previous research on older adults indicated that daytime napping improved short-term cognition, with nappers outperforming non-nappers in cognitive tests. Although the study did not record the duration of naps, previous findings suggest that naps shorter than 30 minutes are optimal, and earlier naps are less likely to disrupt nighttime sleep. Also read | Previously undocumented effect of IVF uncovered; helps 1-in-5 women conceive naturally second time around The complex question of napping's effects on cognition Napping has garnered both positive and negative attention recently, leaving many uncertain about its impact on cognitive health. Age-related decline in response time and memory, as well as common cognitive impairments among the elderly, emphasise the importance of identifying modifiable risk factors such as sleep patterns. Genetic factors and brain volume analysis One of the authors of the study had previously conducted research on the genetic variants influencing napping tendencies, using data from the UK Biobank. This new study analysed health and cognitive outcomes for individuals with these genetic variants while adjusting the data to mitigate potential biases. By examining brain volume and specific DNA sections linked to napping habits, the researchers employed Mendelian randomisation analysis, a method that identifies genes already known to have health effects and helps uncover other influential factors in observational studies. This approach reduced potential biases from associations between napping and health benefits. Untangling the causal relationship between napping and cognitive health Lead author Paz highlights the significance of this study, stating, "This is the first study to attempt to untangle the causal relationship between habitual daytime napping and cognitive and structural brain outcomes." Self-reports indicated that 57 per cent of participants rarely or never napped, while 38 per cent reported occasional napping and five per cent stated they usually napped. However, those who usually napped tended to have additional factors such as older age, smoking, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, which could potentially influence health outcomes. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Power napping could be a simple solution to lower dementia risk: Study

A man in Illinois is facing firearms charges in a freak case after he accidentally shot himself in the leg while in sleep. He reportedly was dreaming about a burglary that led to the episode, NBC News reported.

A man in Illinois is facing firearms charges in a freak case after he accidentally shot himself in the leg while in sleep. He reportedly was dreaming about a burglary that led to the episode, NBC News reported. The incident took place on April 10, when deputies said they responded to a report of a Lake Barrington resident with a gunshot wound. When deputies arrived at the site, they found 62-year-old Mark Dicara with a gunshot wound on his leg, the Lake County Sheriff's Office said in a release. A tourniquet was immediately applied to Dicara's leg, as there was significant amount of blood loss. When cops interrogated him, they found that Dicara had a dream about someone breaking into his house. In the dream, he shoots at the burglar with his .357 Magnum revolver. But, what unfolded was bizarre. Dicara shot himself instead reportedly and woke up in pain, the release stated. He was later rushed to a local hospital for treatment. ''The round discharged from the firearm went through Dicara's leg and lodged itself into the bedding. Fortunately, the round did not travel through a shared wall with Dicara's neighbours,'' the release said. The police also confirmed during the interrogation that an attempted burglary did not take place at Dicara's residence, and there was no intruder in his property. Also read | Japanese soldier opens fire at colleagues at military base, two dead Dicara was arrested on a warrant on Monday (June 12), and was released after signing $150,000 bond, the sheriff's office said. He was additionally charged with possessing a firearm with a revoked Firearm Owners Identification, and reckless discharge of a firearm, the sheriff's office said in a statement. The state of Illinois mandates gun owners to have a Firearm Owners Identification card to legally keep firearms or ammunition, according to state police. He is expected to appear in court on June 29 next. Also watch | Denver shooting incident: Gun violence continues to polarise the US US gun killings compared with other countries Data from the CDC shows that homicides accounted for 19,384 deaths in 2020 or 43 per cent of all deaths. The statistic indicates a 75 per cent rise over the previous ten years and a 34 per cent increase from 2019. The statistics show that in the US, a firearm claims close to 53 lives per day. The research also reveals that 79 per cent of homicides were committed using firearms. Rise in mass shootings in the US Data from Washington-based Gun Violence Archive shows that there were more than 600 mass shootings in the United States in 2022 alone, more than twice the 336 mass shootings that were reported four years prior. As defined broadly, a mass shooting is any occurrence in which four or more people—excluding the shooter—are shot or killed. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Freak case: US man accidentally shoots himself in sleep while dreaming about burglary, charged

A major study that spanned 37 years from beginning to end has found something concerning about people who tend to stay up late. These night owls are more likely to die at a younger age but from causes related to smoking and alcohol consumption rather than how late they go to bed.

Around 42.9 per cent of the 22,976 Finnish adult twins whose data was analysed for the study described themselves as "evening types" or "somewhat evening types." Our propensity to desire to sleep or be active at particular times is formally known as our chronotype.

As per earlier research, night owls are more likely to die young and have a propensity towards risky behaviour. This study indicates that a higher likelihood of dying sooner may not be directly related to chronotype but rather to what it leads to.&nbsp;

"Our findings suggest that there is little or no independent contribution of chronotype to mortality,"&nbsp;Christer Hublin, a researcher at the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health told Science Alert.&nbsp;

Instead, "the increased risk of mortality associated with being a clearly 'evening' person appears to be mainly accounted for by a larger consumption of tobacco and alcohol. This is in comparison&nbsp;to those who are clearly 'morning' persons."

The researchers followed up in 2018, looking at death rates discovered through national registers, after identifying the chronotypes for the study participants in 1981. The analysis took into account each person's level of smoking and drinking as well as factors including their education, BMI, and sleeping patterns.

The researchers discovered that 8,728 of the individuals had passed away by 2018. The likelihood of dying from any cause was nine&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;higher in people who identified as definite (not "somewhat") evening types than in people who identified as definite morning types.

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However, among this group of night owls, non-smokers who also didn't drink much didn't have a higher chance of passing away for any reason. The researchers discovered that the additional deaths were caused by smoking and drinking, which can result in diseases linked to alcohol as well as alcohol poisoning.

Even if a poor sleep schedule does not always accompany an evening person, the two frequently go together. Impaired sleep has previously been connected to addictions, such as alcohol or nicotine, and it can cause a variety of mental and physical problems.

"There is a reciprocal relationship between the reward system and circadian system, and the level of alcohol and substance use correlates with the preference to stay up later at night,"&nbsp;the researchers wrote in the paper, reported Science Alert.&nbsp;

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The team did not detect any increase in the risk of cardiovascular-related death, in contrast to the earlier study that served as the inspiration for this one. However, there are some changes in the population sample utilised; in the earlier study, adults from the UK were used, and they were typically in better condition than the average adult from the UK population, whereas in the present study, the cohort's health was more in line with that of the general population.

As always, more thorough research,&nbsp;including a larger sample size and researchers from more nations will be helpful in illuminating this connection. However, it appears that there is a need to consider some of the lifestyle decisions that are more likely to occur as a result of those sleeping habits, in addition to our sleeping patterns.

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A major study that spanned 37 years from beginning to end has found something concerning about people who tend to stay up late. These night owls are more likely to die at a younger age but from causes related to smoking and alcohol consumption rather than how late they go to bed.

A major study that spanned 37 years from beginning to end has found something concerning about people who tend to stay up late. These night owls are more likely to die at a younger age but from causes related to smoking and alcohol consumption rather than how late they go to bed. Around 42.9 per cent of the 22,976 Finnish adult twins whose data was analysed for the study described themselves as "evening types" or "somewhat evening types." Our propensity to desire to sleep or be active at particular times is formally known as our chronotype. As per earlier research, night owls are more likely to die young and have a propensity towards risky behaviour. This study indicates that a higher likelihood of dying sooner may not be directly related to chronotype but rather to what it leads to. "Our findings suggest that there is little or no independent contribution of chronotype to mortality," Christer Hublin, a researcher at the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health told Science Alert. Instead, "the increased risk of mortality associated with being a clearly 'evening' person appears to be mainly accounted for by a larger consumption of tobacco and alcohol. This is in comparison to those who are clearly 'morning' persons." The researchers followed up in 2018, looking at death rates discovered through national registers, after identifying the chronotypes for the study participants in 1981. The analysis took into account each person's level of smoking and drinking as well as factors including their education, BMI, and sleeping patterns. The researchers discovered that 8,728 of the individuals had passed away by 2018. The likelihood of dying from any cause was nine per cent higher in people who identified as definite (not "somewhat") evening types than in people who identified as definite morning types. Also read | Days on Earth used to last just 19 hours, but how? Scientists have the answer However, among this group of night owls, non-smokers who also didn't drink much didn't have a higher chance of passing away for any reason. The researchers discovered that the additional deaths were caused by smoking and drinking, which can result in diseases linked to alcohol as well as alcohol poisoning. Even if a poor sleep schedule does not always accompany an evening person, the two frequently go together. Impaired sleep has previously been connected to addictions, such as alcohol or nicotine, and it can cause a variety of mental and physical problems. "There is a reciprocal relationship between the reward system and circadian system, and the level of alcohol and substance use correlates with the preference to stay up later at night," the researchers wrote in the paper, reported Science Alert. Also read | For first time, global temperature breaches 1.5C warming threshold in first half of June The team did not detect any increase in the risk of cardiovascular-related death, in contrast to the earlier study that served as the inspiration for this one. However, there are some changes in the population sample utilised; in the earlier study, adults from the UK were used, and they were typically in better condition than the average adult from the UK population, whereas in the present study, the cohort's health was more in line with that of the general population. As always, more thorough research, including a larger sample size and researchers from more nations will be helpful in illuminating this connection. However, it appears that there is a need to consider some of the lifestyle decisions that are more likely to occur as a result of those sleeping habits, in addition to our sleeping patterns. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Bad news for night owls: They may die sooner, but not due to lack of sleep

People facing trouble in sleeping or having a bad sleeping cycle or any other signs of insomnia, may be at an increased risk for stroke, claimed a new study. 
 
According to the study, a person facing more symptoms of insomnia is likely to be at a higher risk of stroke especially if they are under the age of 50. 
 
The study observed 31,000 people who had no history of stroke for the last nine years. Stroke risk is generally higher in older adults who have multiple health issues, noted the study. 
 
After other factors which increase the risk of stroke were controlled, researchers observed that people with five to eight symptoms of insomnia had a 51 per cent increased risk of stroke in comparison to those that did not have insomnia, as per a statement on the study which was published in the journal Neurology.

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Meanwhile, people who suffered one to four symptoms had a 16 per cent increased risk of stroke in comparison to people with zero symptoms of insomnia, the study discovered. 
 
“There are many therapies that can help people improve the quality of their sleep, so determining which sleep problems lead to an increased risk of stroke may allow for earlier treatments or b.ehavioural therapies for people who are having trouble sleeping and possibly reducing their risk of stroke later in life,” stated lead study author and epidemiologist Wendemi Sawadogo, who is also a researcher at the Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, in a statement.

<h2>Similar results found in another study</h2>

Another study which was published in April analysed data collected from 4,500 people and reached similar results for different types of sleep disorders.

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As per the results, people sleeping less than five hours a night, which can be a symptom of insomnia, were three times more likely to suffer a stroke than those who regularly slept for seven hours of sleep, which is the minimum required sleeping hours recommended for adults by the US Center&nbsp;for Disease Control and Prevention. 
 
Speaking to CNN, Dr Phyllis Zee, director of the Center for Circadian and Sleep Medicine at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago said, “Poor sleep can impair the natural blood pressure dipping that occurs during night time sleep and contribute to hypertension — an important risk factor for stroke and cardiovascular disease.” 
 
“In other population based research, similar relationships have been reported between poor sleep health and disorders such as diabetes, heart disease and dementia,” she stated.

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People facing trouble in sleeping or having a bad sleeping cycle or any other signs of insomnia, may be at an increased risk for stroke, claimed a new study. According to the study, a person facing more symptoms of insomnia is likely to be at a higher risk of stroke especially if they are under the age of 50.

People facing trouble in sleeping or having a bad sleeping cycle or any other signs of insomnia, may be at an increased risk for stroke, claimed a new study. According to the study, a person facing more symptoms of insomnia is likely to be at a higher risk of stroke especially if they are under the age of 50. The study observed 31,000 people who had no history of stroke for the last nine years. Stroke risk is generally higher in older adults who have multiple health issues, noted the study. After other factors which increase the risk of stroke were controlled, researchers observed that people with five to eight symptoms of insomnia had a 51 per cent increased risk of stroke in comparison to those that did not have insomnia, as per a statement on the study which was published in the journal Neurology. ALSO READ | North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may have 'insomnia, alcohol dependency': South Korea's spy agency Meanwhile, people who suffered one to four symptoms had a 16 per cent increased risk of stroke in comparison to people with zero symptoms of insomnia, the study discovered. “There are many therapies that can help people improve the quality of their sleep, so determining which sleep problems lead to an increased risk of stroke may allow for earlier treatments or b.ehavioural therapies for people who are having trouble sleeping and possibly reducing their risk of stroke later in life,” stated lead study author and epidemiologist Wendemi Sawadogo, who is also a researcher at the Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, in a statement. Similar results found in another study Another study which was published in April analysed data collected from 4,500 people and reached similar results for different types of sleep disorders. WATCH | CDC's vaccine safety datalink flagged possible brain stroke risk As per the results, people sleeping less than five hours a night, which can be a symptom of insomnia, were three times more likely to suffer a stroke than those who regularly slept for seven hours of sleep, which is the minimum required sleeping hours recommended for adults by the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Speaking to CNN, Dr Phyllis Zee, director of the Center for Circadian and Sleep Medicine at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago said, “Poor sleep can impair the natural blood pressure dipping that occurs during night time sleep and contribute to hypertension — an important risk factor for stroke and cardiovascular disease.” “In other population based research, similar relationships have been reported between poor sleep health and disorders such as diabetes, heart disease and dementia,” she stated. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Insomnia increases risk of stroke in people under 50, says study

According to a new study by one earth, warmer temperature increases the risk of insufficient sleep. Global heating is increasing night-time temperatures and the process is even faster than how it happens during the day. The analysis revealed that the average global citizen loses 44 hours of sleep yearly.

Rising temperatures will make it harder to sleep: Study

New York City may soon sink under the sea predicts a new research. The city is sinking due to the weight of its towering skyscrapers. Coupled with the rising sea levels, this weight is pushing New York under at an average rate of 1-2 millimetres per year; some areas are sinking at twice this rate. Since 1950, the water surrounding New York City has risen by approximately 9 inches (22 centimetres). The rising water levels are a looming threat to the 8.4 million people of the city.

New York, the city that never sleeps, may soon lie in slumber under the sea

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere, and we mean everywhere. From virtual friends to chatbots, to image and video generation, AI is making headlines. But did you think it could ever be a part of sleep? One of the most basic needs of any living being is good rest. For many, sleep is an actual hobby. What if artificial intelligence takes over this part of our lives&nbsp;too? No, AI won't be doing the sleeping for us, but it would be contributing to how we sleep.

Believe it or not, artificial intelligence is already a part of the industry. There exist special mattresses that are equipped with AI technology and help you sleep better.&nbsp;

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These AI mattresses can detect, and monitor our sleep cycles, adjust their temperature according to our needs and even adapt their firmness according to what we need.

It is not fiction; in 2022, a hotel in New York made headlines for its suite that is dedicated to the pleasure of sleep. One of the key features of this room is a mattress from a company called Bryte. The mattress is integrated with artificial intelligence technology.&nbsp;

What is so special about this artificial intelligence-equipped mattress?

The answer is, so much.&nbsp;

Do you remember the story of Goldilocks and how after eating the bear's porridge, she tried out two mattresses before finding her perfect fit? Well, no need to be a modern-day Goldilocks. AI has you covered.

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The core of this AI mattress, as per AFP, features 90 cushions, each of which can adapt to the user's individual needs in terms of firmness or softness. This could especially be a boon for couples with different tastes in mattress firmness.&nbsp;

Additionally, it can also adjust its temperatures as per your need, and all its features can be controlled via an app.&nbsp;

Another company, Sleep Number, also unveiled an AI mattress last year. This one can detect health problems and make appropriate adjustments.

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However, mattresses are not the only way artificial intelligence is being incorporated into the sleep industry.&nbsp;

A study by researchers from the University of Copenhagen's Department of Computer Science in collaboration with the Danish Centre for Sleep Medicine at the danish hospital Rigshospitalet has developed an AI-based algorithm that can improve the diagnosis, treatment and overall understanding of sleep disorders.

While these technological advancements are amazing, they are also expensive. So, it will be a few years till they become commonplace.&nbsp;

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Artificial Intelligence is everywhere, and we mean everywhere. From virtual friends to chatbots, to image and video generation, AI is making headlines. But did you think it could ever be a part of sleep?

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere, and we mean everywhere. From virtual friends to chatbots, to image and video generation, AI is making headlines. But did you think it could ever be a part of sleep? One of the most basic needs of any living being is good rest. For many, sleep is an actual hobby. What if artificial intelligence takes over this part of our lives too? No, AI won't be doing the sleeping for us, but it would be contributing to how we sleep. Believe it or not, artificial intelligence is already a part of the industry. There exist special mattresses that are equipped with AI technology and help you sleep better. Watch | How AI and Automation will impact jobs in the future These AI mattresses can detect, and monitor our sleep cycles, adjust their temperature according to our needs and even adapt their firmness according to what we need. It is not fiction; in 2022, a hotel in New York made headlines for its suite that is dedicated to the pleasure of sleep. One of the key features of this room is a mattress from a company called Bryte. The mattress is integrated with artificial intelligence technology. What is so special about this artificial intelligence-equipped mattress? The answer is, so much. Do you remember the story of Goldilocks and how after eating the bear's porridge, she tried out two mattresses before finding her perfect fit? Well, no need to be a modern-day Goldilocks. AI has you covered. Also read | AI could replace 300 million jobs worldwide, says report. Is your livelihood at risk? The core of this AI mattress, as per AFP, features 90 cushions, each of which can adapt to the user's individual needs in terms of firmness or softness. This could especially be a boon for couples with different tastes in mattress firmness. Additionally, it can also adjust its temperatures as per your need, and all its features can be controlled via an app. Another company, Sleep Number, also unveiled an AI mattress last year. This one can detect health problems and make appropriate adjustments. Also read | AI predicts what Donald Trump's arrest would look like. Take a look at the viral images! However, mattresses are not the only way artificial intelligence is being incorporated into the sleep industry. A study by researchers from the University of Copenhagen's Department of Computer Science in collaboration with the Danish Centre for Sleep Medicine at the danish hospital Rigshospitalet has developed an AI-based algorithm that can improve the diagnosis, treatment and overall understanding of sleep disorders. While these technological advancements are amazing, they are also expensive. So, it will be a few years till they become commonplace. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Here's how Artificial Intelligence can help modern-day Goldilocks get a good night's sleep

Studies show that lack of sleep can increase the risks of developing asthma. How can a person get enough sleep? What is a healthy sleep pattern? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Insomniacs at high risk of developing Asthma

It is World Sleep Day and Indian company Wakefit has announced a holiday for its employees to promote healthy sleeping habits. It also allows workers to take naps at work. Mohammed Saleh reports

Gravitas: Wakefit announces holiday on World Sleep Day

Lack of sleep can affect a vaccine's capability to protect the body. Sleep deprivation lowers the vaccine's ability to reach the immune system. Then how can a person get good sleep? Mohammed Saleh reports.

Gravitas: Can lack of sleep affect your vaccination?

A good night’s sleep can solve all sorts of problems – but scientists have now discovered new evidence that sleeping well may make you less vulnerable to infection. Scientists at the University of Bergen recruited medical students working in doctors’ surgeries to hand out short questionnaires to patients, asking about sleep quality and recent infections. They found that patients who reported sleeping too little or too much were more likely also to report a recent infection, and patients who experienced chronic sleep problems were more likely to report needing antibiotics.

“Most previous observational studies have looked at the association between sleep and infection in a sample of the general population,” said Dr Ingeborg Forthun, corresponding author of the study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry. “We wanted to assess this association among patients in primary care, where we know that the prevalence of sleep problems is much higher than in the population at large.”

Studying sleep in the doctor’s office

Evidence already exists that sleep problems raise the risk of infection: in a previous study, people deliberately infected with rhinovirus were less likely to catch a cold if they reported healthy sleep. Sleep disturbances are common and treatable, and if a link to infection and a mechanism can be confirmed, it might make it possible to cut down on antibiotic use and protect people against infections before they happen. But experimental studies can’t reproduce real-life circumstances.

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Forthun and her colleagues gave medical students a questionnaire and asked them to hand it out to patients in the waiting rooms of the general practitioners’ surgeries where the students were working. 1,848 surveys were collected across Norway. The surveys asked people to describe their sleep quality — how long they typically sleep, how well they feel they sleep, and when they prefer to sleep — as well as whether they had had any infections or used any antibiotics in the past three months. The survey also contained a scale which identifies cases of chronic insomnia disorder.

Risk of infection raised by a quarter or more

The scientists found that patients who reported sleeping less than six hours a night were 27 per cent more likely to report an infection, while patients sleeping more than nine hours were 44 per cent more likely to report one. Less than six hours of sleep, or chronic insomnia, also raised the risk that you would need an antibiotic to overcome an infection.

“The higher risk of reporting an infection among patients who reported short or long sleep duration is not that surprising as we know that having an infection can cause both poor sleep and sleepiness,” said Forthun. “But the higher risk of an infection among those with a chronic insomnia disorder indicates that the direction of this relationship also goes in the other direction; poor sleep can make you more susceptible to an infection.”

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Although there was some potential for bias in the sense that people’s recall of sleep or recent health issues is not necessarily perfect, and no clinical information was collected from the doctors who subsequently saw the patients, the study design allowed for the collection of data from a large study group experiencing real-world conditions.

“We don’t know why the patients visited their GPs, and it could be that an underlying health problem affects both the risk of poor sleep and risk of infection, but we don’t think this can fully explain our results,” said Forthun.

She continued: “Insomnia is very common among patients in primary care but found to be under-recognized by general practitioners. Increased awareness of the importance of sleep, not only for general well-being but for patients’ health, is needed both among patients and general practitioners.”&nbsp;

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A good night’s sleep can solve all sorts of problems – but scientists have now discovered new evidence that sleeping well may make you less vulnerable to infection. Scientists at the University of Bergen recruited medical students working in doctors’ surgeries to hand out short questionnaires to patients, asking about sleep quality and recent infections. They found that patients who reported sleeping too little or too much were more likely also to report a recent infection, and patients who experienced chronic sleep problems were more likely to report needing antibiotics. “Most previous observational studies have looked at the association between sleep and infection in a sample of the general population,” said Dr Ingeborg Forthun, corresponding author of the study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry. “We wanted to assess this association among patients in primary care, where we know that the prevalence of sleep problems is much higher than in the population at large.” Studying sleep in the doctor’s office Evidence already exists that sleep problems raise the risk of infection: in a previous study, people deliberately infected with rhinovirus were less likely to catch a cold if they reported healthy sleep. Sleep disturbances are common and treatable, and if a link to infection and a mechanism can be confirmed, it might make it possible to cut down on antibiotic use and protect people against infections before they happen. But experimental studies can’t reproduce real-life circumstances. Also read: It's a fashion moment! Halsey turns model for Parisian label at Paris Fashion Week Forthun and her colleagues gave medical students a questionnaire and asked them to hand it out to patients in the waiting rooms of the general practitioners’ surgeries where the students were working. 1,848 surveys were collected across Norway. The surveys asked people to describe their sleep quality — how long they typically sleep, how well they feel they sleep, and when they prefer to sleep — as well as whether they had had any infections or used any antibiotics in the past three months. The survey also contained a scale which identifies cases of chronic insomnia disorder. Risk of infection raised by a quarter or more The scientists found that patients who reported sleeping less than six hours a night were 27 per cent more likely to report an infection, while patients sleeping more than nine hours were 44 per cent more likely to report one. Less than six hours of sleep, or chronic insomnia, also raised the risk that you would need an antibiotic to overcome an infection. “The higher risk of reporting an infection among patients who reported short or long sleep duration is not that surprising as we know that having an infection can cause both poor sleep and sleepiness,” said Forthun. “But the higher risk of an infection among those with a chronic insomnia disorder indicates that the direction of this relationship also goes in the other direction; poor sleep can make you more susceptible to an infection.” Also read: Decades-long study reveals these 7 healthy habits can reduce dementia risk Although there was some potential for bias in the sense that people’s recall of sleep or recent health issues is not necessarily perfect, and no clinical information was collected from the doctors who subsequently saw the patients, the study design allowed for the collection of data from a large study group experiencing real-world conditions. “We don’t know why the patients visited their GPs, and it could be that an underlying health problem affects both the risk of poor sleep and risk of infection, but we don’t think this can fully explain our results,” said Forthun. She continued: “Insomnia is very common among patients in primary care but found to be under-recognized by general practitioners. Increased awareness of the importance of sleep, not only for general well-being but for patients’ health, is needed both among patients and general practitioners.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Sleeping too much or too little can make you sick: Study

How important is sleep for good health? As it turns out, a lot. A new study found that people with a good sleep schedule tend to enjoy longer lives. If you're a man, a good night's sleep will add five years to your life expectancy, while for women that number stands lower at two and a half years. If you want to reap this study's benefits, you must follow a particular sleep schedule. The study recommends five factors that may make your next round of zzzs, a quality sleep. Intrigued? Read on to know what you need to change about your sleep schedule, and what qualifies as a night of quality sleep.

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Step 1. Make sure you're getting at least seven to eight hours of sleep.

Step 2. This one might not be in your control, but you can't be having difficulty falling asleep more than twice a week.

Step 3. Similarly, you can't have interrupted sleep for more than two days a week.

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Step 4. Your sleep should not depend on sleep medication. It has to be natural.

Step 5. It's not quality sleep if you're not feeling rested even after sleeping an appropriate number of hours at least five days a week.

These factors are not just a shot in the dark. Researchers spent more than four years analysing the data of over 172,000 people who answered sleep questionnaires. The study was conducted as part of the National Health Interview Survey, an annual survey done by the CDC and the National Center for Health Statistics.

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"If people have all these ideal sleep behaviours, they are more likely to live longer," says Dr Frank Qian, a clinical fellow in medicine at Harvard Medical School, and co-author of the study.

"So if we can improve sleep overall, and identifying sleep disorders is especially important, we may be able to prevent some of this premature mortality," he added. As per Qian, there needs to be additional research done on why quality sleep correlates to a higher life expectancy in men.

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How important is sleep for good health? As it turns out, a lot. A new study found that people with a good sleep schedule tend to enjoy longer lives. If you're a man, a good night's sleep will add five years to your life expectancy, while for women that number stands lower at two and a half years.

How important is sleep for good health? As it turns out, a lot. A new study found that people with a good sleep schedule tend to enjoy longer lives. If you're a man, a good night's sleep will add five years to your life expectancy, while for women that number stands lower at two and a half years. If you want to reap this study's benefits, you must follow a particular sleep schedule. The study recommends five factors that may make your next round of zzzs, a quality sleep. Intrigued? Read on to know what you need to change about your sleep schedule, and what qualifies as a night of quality sleep. Watch | All about Starbucks Oleato coffee beverages Step 1. Make sure you're getting at least seven to eight hours of sleep. Step 2. This one might not be in your control, but you can't be having difficulty falling asleep more than twice a week. Step 3. Similarly, you can't have interrupted sleep for more than two days a week. Also read | Is Sea Moss the new superfood? Here are 12 amazing health benefits you should know Step 4. Your sleep should not depend on sleep medication. It has to be natural. Step 5. It's not quality sleep if you're not feeling rested even after sleeping an appropriate number of hours at least five days a week. These factors are not just a shot in the dark. Researchers spent more than four years analysing the data of over 172,000 people who answered sleep questionnaires. The study was conducted as part of the National Health Interview Survey, an annual survey done by the CDC and the National Center for Health Statistics. Also read | What's a good way to gain weight if you're too skinny? Here are some healthy tips "If people have all these ideal sleep behaviours, they are more likely to live longer," says Dr Frank Qian, a clinical fellow in medicine at Harvard Medical School, and co-author of the study. "So if we can improve sleep overall, and identifying sleep disorders is especially important, we may be able to prevent some of this premature mortality," he added. As per Qian, there needs to be additional research done on why quality sleep correlates to a higher life expectancy in men. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Study reveals five things that can help improve your sleep, and increase your lifespan

Do people call you lazy, especially in winter? Or do you feel lazy only because you sleep a bit extra as winter starts? If yes, then, you're not lazy.&nbsp;A study has revealed that while we humans do not hibernate, but, we need a bit more sleep during the colder months.&nbsp;

Published in Frontiers in Neuroscience, the study has found that people get more REM (rapid eye movement) sleep in the winter. However, REM sleep, which is directly linked to the circadian clock and is affected by changing light, was 30 minutes longer in winter than in summer. The research suggests that even in urban areas, people who experience disrupted sleep, experience longer REM sleep in colder months, Guardian reported.

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Researchers have claimed that if the study's findings can be replicated in a healthy lifestyle, then it can be done when they adjust their&nbsp;sleep habits, such&nbsp;as going to sleep early.

The team of scientists examined around 292 patients who&nbsp;had undergone sleep studies, which is called polysomnography.

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Patients who experience disrupted sleep&nbsp;were asked to sleep naturally in a special laboratory without an alarm clock&nbsp;to monitor the quality, type of sleep and as well as the length of sleep.&nbsp;

After excluding people taking sleep-affecting medications, technical errors and those who might have skipped the first REM stage, 188 patients remained in the&nbsp;study.&nbsp;

The author of the study, Dr Dieter Kunz, said, "Seasonality is ubiquitous in any living being on this planet. Even though we still perform unchanged over the winter, human physiology is down-regulated, with a sensation of ‘running-on-empty’ in February or March."

Kunz said that in general people need to adjust their sleep including the length and timing of the season, and working schedules.&nbsp;

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Do people call you lazy, especially in winter? Or do you feel lazy only because you sleep a bit extra as winter starts? If yes, then, you're not lazy. A study has revealed that while we humans do not hibernate, but, we need a bit more sleep during the colder months.

Do people call you lazy, especially in winter? Or do you feel lazy only because you sleep a bit extra as winter starts? If yes, then, you're not lazy. A study has revealed that while we humans do not hibernate, but, we need a bit more sleep during the colder months. Published in Frontiers in Neuroscience, the study has found that people get more REM (rapid eye movement) sleep in the winter. However, REM sleep, which is directly linked to the circadian clock and is affected by changing light, was 30 minutes longer in winter than in summer. The research suggests that even in urban areas, people who experience disrupted sleep, experience longer REM sleep in colder months, Guardian reported. Also read | 10 reasons you are unable to sleep Researchers have claimed that if the study's findings can be replicated in a healthy lifestyle, then it can be done when they adjust their sleep habits, such as going to sleep early. The team of scientists examined around 292 patients who had undergone sleep studies, which is called polysomnography. Watch | Your sleep cycle can put you at risk of hypertension Patients who experience disrupted sleep were asked to sleep naturally in a special laboratory without an alarm clock to monitor the quality, type of sleep and as well as the length of sleep. After excluding people taking sleep-affecting medications, technical errors and those who might have skipped the first REM stage, 188 patients remained in the study. The author of the study, Dr Dieter Kunz, said, "Seasonality is ubiquitous in any living being on this planet. Even though we still perform unchanged over the winter, human physiology is down-regulated, with a sensation of ‘running-on-empty’ in February or March." Kunz said that in general people need to adjust their sleep including the length and timing of the season, and working schedules. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Humans not lazy in winter, need longer sleep than in summer, reveals new study

According to China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study, higher risk of hypertension and elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) were found to be associated with shorter sleep duration and high siesta ratio. Watch this to know more.

Your sleep cycle can put you at risk of hypertension

A new trend is going viral on the social media platform TikTok that encourages people to tape their mouths for better sleep. Molly Gambhir brings you the details

WION Fineprint | TikTokers tape their mouths before sleeping

Study shows that people above the age of 50 who sleep less than 5 hours a night are more at risk of chronic diseases. So, how much should an adult ideally sleep? Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Study links inadequate sleep to chronic diseases

During the last few years, sleep tourism has become increasingly popular, with more sleep-focused stays appearing in hotels and resorts.

WION Fineprint | Sleep tourism is one of the biggest 2022 travel trends

Going on vacation may seem like a strange method to try to change your sleeping patterns. But during the past several years, sleep tourism has become increasingly popular, with more sleep-focused stays appearing in hotels and resorts all over the world.&nbsp;

Since the pandemic, interest has surged, and some well-known organisations are now concentrating their attention on persons who are sleep deprived.&nbsp;

A 900-square-foot room at Park Hyatt New York was introduced during the past 12 months dubbed the Bryte Restorative Sleep Suite, while Rosewood Hotels &amp; Resorts has unveiled a line of getaways called the Alchemy of Sleep that is intended to "promote rest."

The world's first Hästens Sleep Spa Hotel, a 15-room boutique hotel, was constructed in the Portuguese city of Coimbra a year after Zedwell, London's first sleep-centric hotel, which offers rooms with cutting-edge soundproofing, opened its doors in early 2020.&nbsp;

This appears to have been significantly influenced by the worldwide epidemic. 40% of the more than 2,500 people who participated in the study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine said that their sleep quality has declined since the pandemic's beginning.

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If a reputable medical or scientific expert is involved in some way to help determine whether there may be something else at play, Dr Robbins claims that travel experiences focused on "healthy sleep strategies" that aim to give visitors the tools they need to improve their sleep can be incredibly beneficial.&nbsp;

Dr Robbins emphasises that there are a plethora of unexplored possibilities when it comes to travel and the science of sleep and that she is interested in watching "who really continues to pioneer and think creatively about this space" as sleep tourism develops.

(with inputs from agencies)

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Going on vacation may seem like a strange method to try to change your sleeping patterns. But during the past several years, sleep tourism has become increasingly popular, with more sleep-focused stays appearing in hotels and resorts all over the world.

Going on vacation may seem like a strange method to try to change your sleeping patterns. But during the past several years, sleep tourism has become increasingly popular, with more sleep-focused stays appearing in hotels and resorts all over the world. Since the pandemic, interest has surged, and some well-known organisations are now concentrating their attention on persons who are sleep deprived. A 900-square-foot room at Park Hyatt New York was introduced during the past 12 months dubbed the Bryte Restorative Sleep Suite, while Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a line of getaways called the Alchemy of Sleep that is intended to "promote rest." The world's first Hästens Sleep Spa Hotel, a 15-room boutique hotel, was constructed in the Portuguese city of Coimbra a year after Zedwell, London's first sleep-centric hotel, which offers rooms with cutting-edge soundproofing, opened its doors in early 2020. This appears to have been significantly influenced by the worldwide epidemic. 40% of the more than 2,500 people who participated in the study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine said that their sleep quality has declined since the pandemic's beginning. Also Read: Ukraine: Russian missile destroys apartment block in Zaporizhzhia, kills one woman If a reputable medical or scientific expert is involved in some way to help determine whether there may be something else at play, Dr Robbins claims that travel experiences focused on "healthy sleep strategies" that aim to give visitors the tools they need to improve their sleep can be incredibly beneficial. Dr Robbins emphasises that there are a plethora of unexplored possibilities when it comes to travel and the science of sleep and that she is interested in watching "who really continues to pioneer and think creatively about this space" as sleep tourism develops. (with inputs from agencies)

Why sleep tourism is growing in popularity post-pandemic

According to lead researcher Juliet Schor, a sociologist and economist at Boston College who is monitoring over 180 organisations globally as they switch to truncated schedules through six-month pilot programmes, workers who shifted to 32-hour workweeks logged 7.58 hours per night of sleep, nearly a full hour more than when they were maintaining in the 40-hour workweeks.&nbsp;

In other words, they slept for almost seven of the eight hours they had gained back each week rather than running errands or interacting with friends.

"I wasn't surprised that people are getting a little more sleep, but I was surprised at how robust the changes were," Schor said.&nbsp;On four-day work schedules, the proportion of participants who reported being sleep deprived—defined as receiving less than 7 hours of sleep each night—declined from 42.6 per cent&nbsp;to 14.5 per cent.&nbsp;

Schor's surveys of 304 employees at 16 companies (three with headquarters in the US, one in Australia, and 12 in Ireland) follow a series of international, six-month trials being conducted by a nonprofit group called 4 Day Week Global and come at a time when the pandemic has forced employers across industries to rethink how, where, and when work is completed.

Since the epidemic upended schedules and gave many workers a glimpse of how flexibility may enhance their lives, the idea of shorter workweeks is gaining popularity.&nbsp;

While demanding managers like Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. and Elon Musk of Tesla Inc. are urging staff members to resume their pre-pandemic schedules, other well-known figures are supporting shorter workweeks.&nbsp;

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These four-day week trials are not always completed by the groups who start them. About one in five companies leave the programme, most often during the pre-planning phase. Executives who participated in the pilots claim that they confront the difficult task of eliminating needless labour in order to get the same results in four days in addition to the difficulty of overcoming employee and industry five-day standards.

The enormous improvement in sleep may appear contradictory to those who do. Why do workers who take Fridays off end up sleeping an extra hour every night of the week instead of engaging in hobbies, family time, and socialising?&nbsp;

According to Schor's early data, research participants who worked four-day schedules experienced improvements in a range of wellbeing and productivity metrics, including life satisfaction and work-family balance, and she suggested that such outcomes may be tied to more sleep time.

(with inputs from agencies) 
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According to lead researcher Juliet Schor, a sociologist and economist at Boston College who is monitoring over 180 organisations globally as they switch to truncated schedules through six-month pilot programmes, workers who shifted to 32-hour workweeks logged 7.

According to lead researcher Juliet Schor, a sociologist and economist at Boston College who is monitoring over 180 organisations globally as they switch to truncated schedules through six-month pilot programmes, workers who shifted to 32-hour workweeks logged 7.58 hours per night of sleep, nearly a full hour more than when they were maintaining in the 40-hour workweeks. In other words, they slept for almost seven of the eight hours they had gained back each week rather than running errands or interacting with friends. "I wasn't surprised that people are getting a little more sleep, but I was surprised at how robust the changes were," Schor said. On four-day work schedules, the proportion of participants who reported being sleep deprived—defined as receiving less than 7 hours of sleep each night—declined from 42.6 per cent to 14.5 per cent. Schor's surveys of 304 employees at 16 companies (three with headquarters in the US, one in Australia, and 12 in Ireland) follow a series of international, six-month trials being conducted by a nonprofit group called 4 Day Week Global and come at a time when the pandemic has forced employers across industries to rethink how, where, and when work is completed. Since the epidemic upended schedules and gave many workers a glimpse of how flexibility may enhance their lives, the idea of shorter workweeks is gaining popularity. While demanding managers like Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Elon Musk of Tesla Inc. are urging staff members to resume their pre-pandemic schedules, other well-known figures are supporting shorter workweeks. Also Read: Explained: Early signs of a recession; who decides if it's officially begun? These four-day week trials are not always completed by the groups who start them. About one in five companies leave the programme, most often during the pre-planning phase. Executives who participated in the pilots claim that they confront the difficult task of eliminating needless labour in order to get the same results in four days in addition to the difficulty of overcoming employee and industry five-day standards. The enormous improvement in sleep may appear contradictory to those who do. Why do workers who take Fridays off end up sleeping an extra hour every night of the week instead of engaging in hobbies, family time, and socialising? According to Schor's early data, research participants who worked four-day schedules experienced improvements in a range of wellbeing and productivity metrics, including life satisfaction and work-family balance, and she suggested that such outcomes may be tied to more sleep time. (with inputs from agencies)

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