Cases of patients who recovered from trauma after dreaming under surgical anesthesia spur Stanford Medicine researchers to investigate dreaming as therapy.
Category: Sleep
Serious talk about moods with bipolar disorder expert Po Wang
Often misunderstood and undertreated, bipolar disorder has received close attention from Stanford Medicine clinicians and researchers for more than 30 years.
Researchers seek healthy checks and balances for how products are designed
With such conveniences as digital devices at our fingertips comes a messy health conundrum, say Stanford Medicine researchers.
Answers to your menopause (and perimenopause) questions
Leah Millheiser, MD answers basic questions, shares little-known facts and encourages doctors to learn about this biological phase.
Ask Me Anything: Neuroscience with Andrew Huberman
Andrew Huberman joins Stanford Medicine in an Ask Me Anything featuring topics such as human behavior and neuroscience.
Scientists use ‘sleep age’ to infer longterm health
Stanford Medicine professor Emmanuel Mignot answers questions about sleep age, emphasizing the importance of developing good sleep hygiene.
Losing sleep in adolescence makes mice less outgoing as adults
Mice that had sleep interruptions during adolescence had less interest in making new friends later on, a Stanford study shows.
Ask Me Anything: Answers about Daylight Saving Time and sleep
Stanford sleep scientist weighs in on all things sleep, including why we dream, how to get better sleep, and daylight saving time.
Self-compassion is key to overcoming pandemic fatigue
Are you exhausted from operating in a state of pandemic uncertainty? If so, you aren't alone. A year of stress and social isolation has many …
A sleep scientist’s legacy: Generations of well-rested students
Following recommendations from their parents, a new generation of students is benefiting from the insights of Stanford sleep science pioneer William Dement.
Remembering William Dement: Squirt guns, a golf cart and an unforgettable spirit
Known as the “father of sleep medicine,” long-time Stanford Medicine faculty member William Dement is remembered for his charm, quirkiness and generosity.
Setting your biological clock, reducing stress while sheltering in place
Going outside soon after waking — rather than hopping directly onto a video call — will help you sleep better, says a Stanford vision researcher.
Why some people sleep better during the pandemic, and other tips for getting rest
Stanford sleep expert Rafael Pelayo discusses the human need for sleep and offers insights for achieving a restful slumber.
Sleep and the medical profession: An uneasy relationship
Stanford medical student Yoo Jung Kim reflects on the challenges of getting a good night's rest when you are a health care provider or a patient.
Fish sleep like us, new research has found
Researchers find that neural sleep patterns in fish are analogous to those in mammals, paving ways to develop sleep medication.
Suicide and hope: A podcast discussion
In a recent 1:2:1 podcast, host Paul Costello talks with suicidologist Rebecca Bernert about suicide prevention and risk factors, including sleep problems.