Sleep Deprivation
Coverage of Sleep Deprivation in the Nexus archive.
- How heat waves are messing with your sleep
Residents across Europe have struggled to sleep during recent record heat waves. As global warming progresses, sleep deprivation linked to heat waves could lead to widespread mental and physical health issues.
- Even Mild Sleep Deprivation May Lead to Weight Gain
A recent study suggests that not getting enough sleep increases the risk of weight gain, which is linked to conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The findings highlight a potential health consequence of mild sleep deprivation.
- June heatwave in UK led to ‘mass sleep deprivation’, poll suggests
A June heatwave in the UK caused widespread sleep issues, with two-thirds of people struggling to sleep and 86% of homes deemed 'too hot'. The poll links the problem to the climate crisis and scientific findings on global heating's impact on sleep.
- Too many sleepless nights may lead to weight gain
Reducing sleep by as little as 90 minutes may contribute to weight gain and increased sedentary behavior, according to a new study. The findings suggest insufficient sleep could negatively impact physical activity levels and body weight.
- Caffeine reversed memory problems caused by sleep deprivation
Scientists found that sleep deprivation damages a brain circuit responsible for social memory, impairing recognition of familiar individuals. Caffeine restored neuronal communication in this pathway, reversing memory deficits without overstimulating normal brain function.
- Passenger jet pilot faints mid flight over Europe triggering emergency before admitting he had not slept at all the night before
A passenger jet pilot fainted mid-flight over Europe, triggering an emergency. The pilot later admitted he had not slept at all the night before the incident.