Light pollution, or artificial light at night (ALAN), is a widespread phenomenon in areas with dense human populations.

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The rule of thumb is that for each time zone you cross, it can take a day to adjust. Therefore, if you change five time zones ...

New research reveals how synaptic connections in the cerebral cortex can strengthen during sleep, offering insight into how ...

Discover how seasonal affective disorder disrupts brain chemistry beyond winter blues. Learn about light therapy and ...

Summer is the UK’s best-loved season. It’s easy to see why, with the warmer, sunnier weather it brings. But the temperature ...

This connection can also partly help to explain why our moods can shift so much from winter to summer. It’s the interaction ...

When is the best time to take nap? A sleep doctor reveals the optimal time of day to take a nap in order to feel rested and ...

Adjusting kids sleep schedules in the summer can be a challenge! "Routine is key," said Laura O'Donnell, the administrative manager at the pediatric sleep disorders lab at Hasbro Children's Hospital.

Climate change and a warming world isn't just making our days hotter, it’s also making our nights more restless and ...

Helping yourself get to sleep isn’t just about avoiding screens before bedtime. From cognitive shuffling to sleep-restriction ...