sleep

Night owl or early bird? Study finds sleep categories aren’t that simple

Published: 2 February 2026

The familiar labels “night owl” and “early bird,” long used in sleep research, don’t fully capture the diversity of human internal clocks, a new study has found....

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7th National Course on Sleep Medicine

Friday, November 20, 2026 09:00toSaturday, November 21, 2026 16:00

This two-day training course is designed to provide and enhance a basic working knowledge of sleep medicine.3801 rue University, Montreal, QC, H3A 2B4, CA/neuroCategory: Medicine Research...

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6th National Course on Sleep Medicine

Friday, November 28, 2025 09:00toSaturday, November 29, 2025 16:00

This two-day training course is designed to provide and enhance a basic working knowledge of sleep medicine.3801 rue University, Montreal, QC, H3A 2B4, CA/neuroCategory: Medicine Research...

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Expert: How time changes can disrupt our biological clock

Published: 24 October 2024

On Nov. 3, Quebecers will turn their clocks back one hour for the seasonal time change. Tuesday, the Quebec government launched a public consultation on whether the biannual switch should be...

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Dream discovery: Melatonin's key role in REM sleep revealed

Published: 7 August 2024

A significant breakthrough in the understanding of sleep mechanism opens new promise for treating sleep disorders and associated neuropsychiatric conditions: Scientists have pinpointed the...

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The Memory Lab Spotlight

Thursday, October 27, 2022 12:00toThursday, November 10, 2022 12:00

Spotlight on Rehabilitation Webinar Series...

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More sleep boosts teens’ ability to cope with pandemic

Published: 16 September 2021

While poor sleep was linked to higher levels of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, more teens actually obtained the recommended amount of sleep compared to pre-pandemic sleep patterns, according...

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McGill Cares: The Importance of Sleep to Cognitive Health

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 12:00to12:30

Join us on June 23, 2021 at noon for the next webcast in our biweekly series, McGill Cares, designed to support/medsimcentreCategory: Medicine and Health Sciences Medical Simulation Centre

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Early bird or night owl? Study links shift worker sleep to ‘chronotype’

Published: 1 June 2021

Getting enough sleep can be a real challenge for shift workers affecting their overall health. But what role does being an early bird or night owl play in getting good rest? Researchers from McGill...

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