Want to fall asleep faster? Try setting a ‘neural curfew’ and a ‘digital sunset’

Want to fall asleep faster? Try setting a ‘neural curfew’ and a ‘digital sunset’

Mind over mattress? It’s no secret that most Americans don’t get the recommended seven to nine hours of nightly sleep. Persistent stress, pressure-cooker schedules, 24/7 digital connectivity and “hustle culture” significantly contribute to insomnia. There are several ways to address sleep deprivation — you could reconsider your sleep position, for one, and avoid heavy meals … Read more

Oxytocin Drives Development of Neural Connections in Adult-Born Neurons – Neuroscience News

Oxytocin Drives Development of Neural Connections in Adult-Born Neurons – Neuroscience News

Summary: In the olfactory bulb, levels of oxytocin rise and peak when new neurons incorporate themselves into neural networks. The findings shed new light on adult neurogenesis and brain plasticity. Source: Baylor College of Medicine Learning a new task, mastering a musical instrument or being able to adapt to the constantly changing environment are all … Read more