However, some research shows that major stressors may increase REM sleep but reduce deep sleep. REM rebound, which is when we ...

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

Sleep reorganizes neural patterns in a way that helps memories take hold and prepares the brain for new information.

But how do sleep cycles work? To find out, I took part in a polysomnography. This is a gold standard sleep study that helps ...

Why is sleep so important for learning and memory? Neuroscientists from the Csicsvari group at the Institute of Science and ...

Researchers from ISTA discovered that sleep helps solidify spatial memories by reorganizing neuronal patterns. During non-REM ...

Having a glass of wine before bed might actually not be as relaxing as you think - and could be stopping you from getting a ...

Most people spend a third of their lives sleeping, but you may need more or less than eight hours a night. The amount of ...

Metabolic changes and weight gain. Poor sleep patterns can upset appetite-regulating hormones like leptin and ghrelin. With ...

REM sleep behavior disorder is characterized by acting out dreams, which may include shouting, kicking and punching during ...