Scientists say that poor sleep quality could shrink parts of the brain and increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Research reveals how specific sleep stages protect brain vulnerable to Alzheimer's, offering hope through simple lifestyle ...

Spending lower proportions of time in two deep sleep stages — including REM sleep — may be linked to volume changes in ...

Associations seen between less short wave sleep and rapid eye movement sleep with smaller inferior parietal region volumes.

Researchers from the Yale School of Medicine found that individuals who spend less time in slow-wave and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep had smaller volumes in brain regions linked to Alzheimer's. This ...

“Our findings provide preliminary evidence that reduced neuroactivity during sleep may contribute to brain atrophy, thereby ...

Best melatonin supplements for a peaceful night’s sleep - Get ready to catch some shut eye ...

The findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, suggest that tiny energy-sensing channels in ...

Scientists have long recognized the brain's need for energy, but new research from the University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown ...

“Once a nap extends beyond 30 minutes, the brain transitions into slow-wave sleep, making it much harder to wake up,” ...

Consuming excessive caffeine — Coffee and energy drinks interfere with sleep cycles and excessive screen time before bed — Blue light reduces melatonin production. While fasting does not directly ...

Morning sunlight exposure provides one of the most powerful tools for regulating sleep-wake cycles. Natural light serves as the primary signal to the brain that daytime has begun, triggering a ...