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

REM sleep is a stage of sleep when your heart rate increases, your blood pressure elevates, and your brain processes emotions ...

The Two Pillars of Recovery If you’ve ever wondered whether deep sleep or REM sleep is “more important,” think of it like comparing cardio to weight training.

You did it! You finally won the lottery, and you're making plans to spend all that cash ... but then you're startled awake by your alarm clock. It was just a dream (sigh). Whether or not you remember ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images There are tell-tale signs when you don’t get enough REM sleep. It’s the ...

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

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 ...

Your nightly sleep cycle plays a key role in the quality of your sleep. Here's what happens in each stage and why it matters ...

From tart cherry juice to the timing of your last meal, the emerging science of chrono-nutrition reveals how specific foods ...

For every 1 gram per kilogram increase in alcohol dose, REM sleep duration was reduced by 40.4 minutes. Alcohol consumption adversely affects rapid eye movement (REM) sleep in a dose-dependent manner, ...