“REM sleep usually occurs 60-90 minutes after falling ... external noise by closing any windows that may still be open, for ...

A new study reveals how the brain reprocesses and refines memories during sleep, particularly those related to spatial ...

For example ... from SWS to REM dominance across the night. Eventually, veridical representations of most episodic item memories probably decay (maybe actively so during sleep), leaving only ...

Night terrors aren't uncommon, but they are really difficult for adults to see. When my son had sleep terrors, I had to ...

Why is sleep so important for learning and memory? Neuroscientists from the Csicsvari group at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) provided new insight into this essential function ...

The research indicates that those who take longer to reach the crucial REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep stage are more likely to experience cognitive decline. REM sleep, which refers to the deepest ...

As most people who have pulled an all-nighter will agree, lost sleep can leave us feeling foggy and far from our best. In ...

Our sleep follows a natural 90-minute cycle as we move between deep NREM (Non-Rapid Eye Movement) and REM sleep ... So, if you plan to wake at 6.30am for example, you should plan to drift off ...

Alcohol blocks REM sleep A 2013 review of 27 research studies ... Other beverages may work better. For example, a warm cup of chamomile tea can promote sleepiness without the harmful effects ...

For example, athlete sleep is influenced by sport-specific factors (relating to training ... 13 Polysomnography allows for the determination of REM and non-REM. As polysomnography can be an expensive, ...