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Even Small Gains in Teen Sleep Boost Brain Power

Quarter-hour sleep differences linked to measurable changes in adolescent brain structure and cognitive performance, researchers discover. The age-old battle between teenagers and parents over bedtime may have gained powerful scientific backing. A groundbreaking study from researchers at the University of Cambridge and Fudan University has revealed that adolescents who sleep longer – even by just … Read more

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