sleep health Archives - Dr. Michelle Yagoda - NYC Facial Plastic Surgeon /tag/sleep-health/ Tue, 04 Aug 2020 19:14:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.8 Really? Can a Computer See Our Dreams? /myth-or-medical-miracle/really-can-a-computer-see-our-dreams/ /myth-or-medical-miracle/really-can-a-computer-see-our-dreams/#respond Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:34:19 +0000 http://dryagoda.com/blog/?p=629 Yes! With the use of new technology, scientists have figured out a way to decode the brain signals that interpret what you see when you sleep. According to a recent report published in the journal Science, fMRI scans have the ability to display the visual images in your brain while you are dreaming. In other … Continue reading Really? Can a Computer See Our Dreams? →

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]]> Yes! With the use of new technology, scientists have figured out a way to decode the brain signals that interpret what you see when you sleep. According to a recent report published in the journal Science, fMRI scans have the ability to display the visual images in your brain while you are dreaming. In other words, researchers have discovered a method to see your dreams. They believe that despite whether you are awake or asleep, your brain uses the same mental process to interpret images.

So what is the difference between an MRI and an fMRI? An MRI scans the brain to see what the inside looks like, while an fMRI measures blood flow in different areas of the brain, each of which is responsible for different emotions and functions. Researchers found that the fMRI was approximately 60% accurate in predicting what the sleepers were seeing just before waking up.

Could this be a step towards “mind-reading”? Scientists say there is still a long way to go before they can read specific details of a dreamer’s thoughts. But we think this is interesting. Read this to learn more and let us know what you think!

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]]> /myth-or-medical-miracle/really-can-a-computer-see-our-dreams/feed/ 0 Sleep is more important than you think… /ask-the-doctor/sleep-is-more-important-than-you-think/ /ask-the-doctor/sleep-is-more-important-than-you-think/#respond Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:53:25 +0000 http://dryagoda.com/blog/?p=232 A good night’s sleep should not be taken for granted. A recent article states that Forty million people in America suffer from chronic sleep problems that not only affect your mood but also your heart and your overall well-being. You deserve to feel well-rested. Ask Dr. Yagoda for advice on sleep disorders, snoring and apnea. … Continue reading Sleep is more important than you think… →

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]]> Sleep is more important than you thinkA good night’s sleep should not be taken for granted. A recent article states that Forty million people in America suffer from chronic sleep problems that not only affect your mood but also your heart and your overall well-being. You deserve to feel well-rested.

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