New studies show that a bacterial molecule, peptidoglycan, is present in the brain and fluctuates with sleep patterns. This ...

Scientists followed more than 2,750 healthy older adults (without known cognitive issues) for an average of six years, testing their attention, memory, and spatial awareness at various points. Then ...

You can see it coming in right there, that little spot,” says neuroscientist and engineer Laura Lewis. A remarkably bright pulsing dot has appeared on the monitor in front of us. We are watching, in ...

A new study published in the Journal of Sleep Research has found that long-term meditation practice is associated with more resilient sleep architecture and preserved brain activity in older adults.

Sleep may enhance the brain’s ability to remove harmful waste. Poor or disrupted sleep could raise dementia risk. The brain possesses its own system for removing waste, known as the glymphatic system, ...

Less stress and better sleep? One brain-boosting supplement promises to deliver all that and more in pill form.

Creatine, a popular supplement, may boost brain function during sleep loss. Recent research shows that a single, large dose ...

This reduced connectivity may increase the risk of behavioral problems and mental illnesses like depression and ADHD. Boys and minority children are particularly vulnerable to sleep deficits and ...

Past studies show that sleep apnea can increase a person’s risk for several conditions, including neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from the University of Miami have found ...

Our brains are constantly overstimulated by work screens and the demands of daily life. That’s why practices like mindful ...

Medically reviewed by Roxana Ehsani, RD Key Takeaways Eating fish regularly—at least two servings a week—supports heart and brain health through omega-3 fatty acids.The best time of day to eat fish ...

That the human mind treads a delicate line between order and disorder is a radical idea that’s gaining traction - and is ...