Many Insomniacs Remain Conscious During Sleep
A radioactive tracer was injected into their arms as soon as they were deemed to be asleep, and neurons that remained active were examined, including their exact locations.
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
Up to 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder, the most common of which is insomnia; 10% of American adults struggle with chronic insomnia and 30% report occasional or short-term insomnia
Research finds you can remain consciously aware even while your brain and body are sleeping
Insomniacs who report being awake even when their brain w…
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