As scientists race to understand cognitive decline, a significant discovery shows how your nightly rest might be the key to maintaining brain health for decades. A breakthrough study has revealed that ...

If you’ve ever felt tired after a full night’s sleep, you likely didn’t get enough deep sleep. This stage of sleep is considered to be the most restful, so getting enough of it is key for your overall ...

HOUSTON — A good night’s sleep is important for both the body and brain. It’s essential to understand the four stages of sleep and how to get more restful z’s. Stage 1: Transitional sleep The sleep ...

Sleep generally falls into two categories: Rapid-eye movement (REM) and non-REM sleep. Not surprisingly, both types help the body restore itself. More surprising, though, is how little we truly ...

Two particular phases in your nightly routine seem to play outsize roles in cognitive health. By Mohana Ravindranath A good night’s sleep isn’t just about the number of hours you log. Getting quality ...

The internet claims waking at the end of a sleep cycle will leave you refreshed, but experts aren’t convinced.

If you want better sleep, take stock of your alcohol habits. Before bed, alcohol helps you fall asleep, but too much severely disrupts your middle-of-the-night sleep, says St-Onge. If you drink, do so ...

BLOOM (TAMPA) – Sleep is a crucial aspect of our overall well-being, yet many of us don’t fully understand its complexity. Psychologist and co-host of the Sleep Takeout Podcast, Daniel Baughn, Ph.D., ...

Fall is here, and while the days are getting shorter and nights are getting longer, that doesn’t automatically mean better ...