We’re Sleeping More in Lockdown, But the Quality is Worse
A year into the pandemic, sleep scientists are beginning to understand how our sleep has changed, and what the implications may be for people’s wellbeing.
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Author: Lisa Spear
New Research Reveals the Genetic Basis For Daytime Napping
Researchers found that many napping-related genes also regulate other aspects of sleep.
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Pollinators: Neonicotinoid Pesticides Stop Bees and Flies From Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
Research into the effects of these pesticides on pollinators is still ongoing, but new harmful effects are discovered all the time.
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How Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted CPAP Use?
With fear around the risk of CPAP aerosolizing the novel coronavirus,
many anticipated that sleep apnea patients would struggle to continue their care. Here’s what the published data tells us.
Are Sleep Trackers Accurate? Here’s What Researchers Currently Know
Despite their popularity, only a few studies have investigated how accurate consumer sleep devices are.
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