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

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

Whether it's hormones or family and societal pressures, many women feel they need more than eight hours' sleep. Turns out ...

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

Whether it's hormones or family and societal pressures, many women feel they need more than the average 8 hours' sleep.

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

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.

Eat a balanced diet. You get lots of essential nutrients — like fiber and magnesium — from food. They can help support ...

Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan report a link between deep sleep and cerebrospinal fluid, the ...

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 ...

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

This study examines how sleep influences memory, revealing the interplay between emotional cues and intentional recall in ...