The "Eyes" Have It

University of Oxford researchers have discovered that sleepiness is controlled by nerves in the eye. By turning off certain cells in the eyes of mice, the effects of light on sleep and alertness is completely abolished.   "If we can mimic the effect of light pharmacologically, we could turn sleep on and off," lead researcher Russell Foster, of the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology, said.   This discovery could help in the... More at...

The original mandate of this blog was to help readers with answers to some of their sleep related questions. Since we have been covering many topics in detail, I have not really had the opportunity to answer your questions, so now is my chance. I greatly appreciate your interest and questions and will try to answer at least some of them. In the interest of space, I will attempt to paraphrase some of the longer questions. Also, and most... More at...

A press release from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis states that, by genetically tweaking a part of the brain of fruit flies, the flies are unimpaired, even though sleep deprived.   "The ultimate goal is to find new ways to help people like the armed forces and first responders stay alert and on top of things when they have to be awake for extended periods of time," says Paul Shaw, Ph.D., assistant professor of... More at...

It's that time of year again and all over the nation, schools are back in session. Suddenly it all hits you - school, homework, maybe a job, dating, family, sports, and on and on. How on earth can you fit it all in?   Did you notice anything missing in the above list? Right! Sleep. Unfortunately, that one commodity is also often missing from a teen's life. Maybe not entirely, but the majority of teens don't get the hours of sleep they... More at...

Check your pillows especially if they were purchased between February 2008 and June 2008. If they were purchased at Cosco and have the registration number PA-27156(CA) and Sleep Innovations" printed on the tag, they have been recalled. The following warning was just received:   "Sleep Innovations Recalls Pillows Sold Exclusively at Costco; Metal Fragments Pose Abrasion Hazard The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted... More at...

We all know, I'm sure, the effects of sleep deprivation, the damage a lack of sleep can do to the body, both mental and physical.   When it comes to sleep deprivation, parents, and in particular, mothers, are high on the list. Babies sleep - well, like babies. The problem is, babies and toddlers may not be on the same sleep schedule as adults.   But the sleep deprivation begins months before baby comes into the world. During the... More at...

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