Tag: cognitive performance
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Sleep Banking: Can You Deposit Sleep for Later Use?
What is Sleep Banking and Does It Really Work? Sleep banking, sometimes called sleep extension or accumulating sleep debt, is the idea that you can stockpile extra sleep on some nights to draw on later. Proponents suggest that a longer rest period, such as a weekend sleep-in, can improve alertness, mood, and physical performance. The…
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Can You Bank Sleep? Exploring the Science and Practicalities of Sleep Banking
What Does It Mean to Bank Sleep? Sleep banking, sometimes called sleep debt prepaying, is the idea that you can “deposit” extra hours of slumber on certain nights to use later. In practice, people imagine stockpiling rest before a busy period—like a big project, a sports event, or travel—so they can dip into those extra…
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How Sleep Quality Shapes Brain Function in Real Time with MEG
Introduction: Sleep Quality and Brain Health in Real Time New research from MYndspan demonstrates how sleep quality directly influences brain function, using clinical-grade magnetoencephalography (MEG) to monitor the brain as people sleep and wake. The findings bridge laboratory data with real-world experiences, showing that even subtle sleep disruption can ripple through neural networks, affecting attention,…
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MYndspan Explores How Sleep Quality Shapes Brain Function in Real Time With MEG
New Real-Time Insights into Sleep and the Brain Sleep is essential for cognitive performance and daily functioning, but until now, linking everyday sleep quality to immediate changes in brain activity was difficult to observe outside specialized labs. MYndspan is changing that by leveraging clinical-grade magnetoencephalography (MEG) to monitor brain function in real time. The company’s…
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MYndspan Shows Impact of Sleep Quality on Brain Function in Real-Time Using MEG Technology
Introduction: Real-Time Insights with MEG MYndspan is making waves in neuroscience by leveraging clinical-grade magnetoencephalography (MEG) to demonstrate, in real time, how sleep quality shapes brain activity and cognitive performance. The company’s latest findings combine controlled sleep studies with real-world data, offering a window into the immediate neural consequences of disrupted sleep and the brain’s…
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I can quiz for 17 hours a day!”: how Émilien became Europe’s greatest ever gameshow winner
From casual trivia to a continental record Émilien didn’t set out to rewrite television history. A self-confessed trivia addict, he treated knowledge like a daily workout: small, disciplined bouts of quizzing that added up to a formidable mental stamina. What began as a hobby in a quiet apartment in France gradually became a phenomenon across…