Ever wake up convinced something happened that actually didn’t? That vivid memory of a conversation with your friend, a movie you’re sure you watched, or an event that feels completely real but never ...

For many years, the idea that “sleeping on it” would provide an individual with some time in which their subconscious mind would work through a problem or problems has generally been accepted as ...

Two particular phases in your nightly routine seem to play outsize roles in cognitive health. By Mohana Ravindranath A good night’s sleep isn’t just about the number of hours you log. Getting quality ...

The brain may inadvertently "learn" to have seizures by treating them like important memories to be stored, according to new ...

When we think of sleep, we often imagine a passive, resting state. However, the brain is remarkably active during certain stages of sleep, particularly during Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep. This ...

REM, also known as Rapid Eye Movement is where most dreaming occurs, brain activity increases, and the body becomes ...

Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes lower oxygen levels during sleep, is linked to degeneration of brain regions associated with memory through damage to the brain's small blood vessels, ...

As scientists race to understand cognitive decline, a significant discovery shows how your nightly rest might be the key to maintaining brain health for decades. A breakthrough study has revealed that ...

Scientists have recently shown that both the quality and the amount of sleep we get may influence our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Now, a study suggests that people who take significantly ...

Scientists have recently shown that both the quality and the amount of sleep we get may influence our risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Scientists have recently shown that both the quality and ...