A newly identified brain circuit in mice may explain why we sleep longer and deeper after being sleep deprived – and lead to ...

How does the brain store knowledge so that you actually remember what you have learned the next day or even later? To find ...

The funniest memes about sleep Whether you’re a devoted napper, a chronic insomniac or someone who just can’t seem to get enough sleep, ... or so your sleep-deprived brain wants you to think.

New research reveals how synaptic connections in the cerebral cortex can strengthen during sleep, offering insight into how ...

A new study has shown that sleep deprivation can inhibit the brain's ability to suppress unwanted memories and intrusive thoughts. Scientists at the University of York, in collaboration with the ...

The brain during sleep. This functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) shows the movement of blood (red) and cerebrospinal fluid (blue) during non-REM sleep.

Monitor sleep quality: Consistent sleep schedules are crucial for good brain health. Ensure you’re getting the recommended 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night to support optimal brain function.

In a new study led by University of California, San Francisco, poor sleep was linked to faster brain aging in middle-aged adults. Researchers and doctors weigh in on the risk and how to reduce it.

PHOENIX, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aside from their great minds, Nicola Tesla, Leonardo Davinci, and Thomas Edison all had something else in common -- they all slept only 2-4 hours in any ...

Your brain’s natural rinse cycle flows while you sleep. A new study suggests certain medications interfere with that important nightly ritual. Researchers record brainwaves along with muscle and ...

Specifically, they found that the brain is able to “flicker” between time-compressed representations from two or more distinct experiences within the same sleep preplay and replay events, a feature ...

Poor sleep in your 40s could make your brain age faster, new research suggests. The findings add to a growing body of evidence that sleep quality is closely linked to cognitive health, emphasizing ...