These results from MRI scans indicate that good sleep can provide people better control over the brain processes that control memory retrieval, allowing them to suppress intrusive thoughts.

For quite some time now, scientists have been aware that there is a link between sleep deprivation and intrusive thoughts. The big question, however, is why that's the case. According to a new study, ...

These results from MRI scans indicate that good sleep can provide people better control over the brain processes that control memory retrieval, allowing them to suppress intrusive thoughts. “The ...

According to The Conversation, people with aphantasia often have a stronger resistance to intrusive, unwanted thoughts. This may be a benefit as their minds are less likely to be bombarded by random ...

It’s a simple yet revealing thought experiment that highlights a common experience for many: how hard it can be to control anxious or intrusive thoughts. It works with a single statement ...

The link between poor sleep and mental health problems could be related to deficits in brain regions that keep unwanted thoughts out of mind ... “While such intrusive memories are an occasional and ...

The "Diamonds" singer hasn't released an album since 2016 Marina Watts is a Digital Writer, Music at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work has previously appeared on Bustle ...