易 Let’s learn about the Reticular Activating System (RAS) In this video, we break down how the reticular formation decides which information goes upward to the brain and how it regulates signals downward to the body. A concept in biopsychology that is highly relevant for psychology entrance exams. #psychology #psychologyfacts #psychologyentrance #neuroscience #psychologist #brainfacts #informative #biopsychology | UPS Education | Facebook

Waiting for the 4 month sleep regression to “end”?👇Sleep cycle changes are permanent so you won’t see an “end date” when it comes to the 4 month sleep regression. And You don’t have to wait for the 4 month sleep regression to end before sleep training! 💫This is the GOLDEN time to work on independent sleep.😴 3-4 month olds are the FASTEST to adapt when sleep training!!! In the thick of it? 🆘 If you feel like you’re back to newborn sleep with multiple wake ups overnight and lots of effort to g

Ever wake up after a bad night’s sleep and feel like your brain just won’t focus? Turns out it might be cleaning itself. During deep non-REM sleep, cerebrospinal fluid rushes through the brain like a rinse cycle, clearing out metabolic waste. But when we don’t sleep well, the brain may try to squeeze in mini “cleaning cycles” while we’re awake, and that momentary slosh of fluid can cause attention lapses. A study found people performed worse on focus tasks after sleep deprivation, right when the