SciShow
How Not Sleeping Actually Kills You
New ReviewWho among us hasn't uttered the phrase "I'll sleep when I'm dead"? Well, sleep deprivation can totally kill you. But you might be surprised to learn what the actual cause of death is, and a technique you can use to stay awake for the...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What staying up all night does to your brain | Anna Rothschild
You’re just one history final away from a relaxing spring break. But you still have so much to study! You decide to follow in the footsteps of many students before you, and pull an all-nighter. So, what happens to your brain when you...
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Obesity
Hank tells us some of the surprising things that could be causing or contributing to the obesity epidemic.
SciShow
Being a New Parent is Hard | Compilation
From the baby blues to helping your toddler through a temper tantrum, many things can make being a new parent a hard time for you and your child, but a bit of science can help us navigate this period of life.
SciShow
3 Baffling Depression Treatments and Why They Might Work
Scientists have found some effective alternative treatments for patients with treatment-resistant depression, but they are not exactly sure why these treatments work.
SciShow
Why Having a Baby Can Cause Depression in Both Parents
Having a baby is almost always stressful, but it can sometimes be worse than that, and postpartum depression doesn’t just affect mothers.
SciShow
The Science of Sleep
If you celebrate American Thanksgiving, odds are you're full of food and pretty sleepy right about now. While you drift off for a post-feast nap, enjoy this compilation of episodes covering all kinds of different sleepy, science-y topics!
SciShow
Sleep: Why We Need It and What Happens Without It
What happens when you don't sleep? And why do we need to do it anyways? Hank explains the science of sleep: the cause, the benefits, and who holds the record for going without it!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What would happen if you didn't sleep? - Claudia Aguirre
In the United States, it's estimated that 30 percent of adults and 66 percent of adolescents are regularly sleep-deprived. This isn't just a minor inconvenience: staying awake can cause serious bodily harm. Claudia Aguirre shows what...
SciShow
What Do Scientists Really Know About Polyphasic Sleep?
It is important to get enough sleep, but what happens when you get those eight hours in little naps instead of in one big chunk at night?
TED Talks
Arianna Huffington: How to succeed? Get more sleep
In this short talk, Arianna Huffington shares a small idea that can awaken much bigger ones: the power of a good night's sleep. Instead of bragging about our sleep deficits, she urges us to shut our eyes and see the big picture: We can...
SciShow
These Pigeons Have Built-In Warning Alarms
Scientists have figured out that some birds come with built-in alarm calls in their wings
SciShow
Obesity
Hank tells us some of the surprising things that could be causing or contributing to the obesity epidemic.
SciShow
9 Groundbreaking Discoveries About Sleep
There's a lot about sleep that we don't understand, like why we even sleep in the first place, for example. Here are some amazing discoveries biologists have made while trying to solve the mystery of sleep.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What causes insomnia? - Dan Kwartler
What keeps you up at night? Pondering deep questions? Excitement about a big trip? Stress about unfinished work? What if the very thing keeping you awake was stress about losing sleep? This seemingly unsolvable loop is at the heart of...
Curated Video
What's Benign Rolandic Epilepsy (BRE)?
Howcast - Learn about benign rolandic epilepsy, or BRE, from Steve Wolf, MD and Patty McGoldrick, NP in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Achieve More Dreams
Howcast -If you're not dreaming a lot when you sleep, you may not be getting enough REM sleep. Find out how to achieve more dreams at night.
Curated Video
The Sleep Crisis: Understanding and Managing Sleep Deprivation
Explore the critical role of sleep in maintaining health and how modern lifestyles are leading to widespread sleep deprivation. This video investigates the consequences of insufficient sleep, from cognitive impairments to increased...
Curated Video
Improving Workplace Productivity and Wellness with Sleep Pods and Massage Robots
The video discusses the growing issue of sleep deprivation in the workplace and introduces innovative solutions such as sleep pods and a robot massager. The sleep pods aim to provide a cocoon-like environment for employees to rest and...
Curated Video
The Dark Side of Daylight Saving Time – What You Need to Know
Uncover the surprising impact of Daylight Saving Time on mental health and body rhythms. Explore how the Sunshine Protection Act could change our mornings and learn practical tips for realigning your circadian rhythm with bright light...
Curated Video
How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies
How to manage bipolar disorder. Even though medication is the mainstay of managing bipolar disorder, there are ways you can manage bipolar disorder naturally without medication (or independent of your medication). The first step is to...
Curated Video
Do Depressed People Need More Sleep? How To Do Wake Therapy
Do depressed people need to sleep more? It would seem so, but when a depressed person stays awake, their depression resolves. The problem is it’s very temporary until the person goes back to sleep. Researchers have found that you can...
Debunked
What Are The Limits of Human Survival? #SURVIVAL #MYTHS
How long can you survive without SLEEP, WATER, FOOD and AIR? How HOT or COLD can you go? What is the MAXIMUM HUMAN AGE LIMIT?
Science ABC
Does Sleep Deprivation Cause Body Aches?
Sleep deprivation is often linked with body aches, among other effects, such as the numbing of our senses, reduction of our reaction time, etc. This is because sleep allows the body to repair damaged cells and get rid of harmful...