Researchers trace how different sleep stages may fine-tune what we remember, trading specifics for more general knowledge.

Recent reporting reveals that REM sleep may fundamentally alter how memories are formed and recalled. During rapid eye ...

Researchers led by Masako Tamaki at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan report a link between deep sleep and ...

Neuroscientists probing the boundary between sleep and awareness are finding many types of liminal states, which help explain ...

When people believe they’ll be restless under a full moon, that expectation alone can be enough to keep them awake.

Scientists are providing a fuller understanding of the essential role that sleep plays in brain health, identifying an abrupt transition at about 2.4 years of age when its primary purpose shifts from ...

An international research team led by Université de Montréal medical professor Shady Rahayel has made a major breakthrough in predicting neurodegenerative diseases. Thanks to two complementary UdeM ...

Researchers led by Masako Tamaki at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan report a link between deep sleep and cerebrospinal fluid, the clear liquid that surrounds and supports the brain and ...

Sleeping better helps you think better, which helps you live better. Three experts explain why quality sleep is imperative to brain function, problem solving, communication, and more. Photo of Texas ...

Feeling tired despite adequate sleep can stem from various hidden factors impacting health. Poor sleep quality, circadian rhythm misalignment, and unhealthy lifestyle habits often sabotage restorative ...