There are some obvious signs of a poor night’s sleep — fatigue, irritability and trouble focusing, to name a few — but it can also have some hidden effects. In a new study led by University of ...
Researchers led by Masako Tamaki at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan report a link between deep sleep and cerebrospinal fluid, the clear liquid that surrounds and supports the brain and ...
A good night's sleep is crucial for helping people make new memories, a new study says. Neurons that capture new memories during the day reset while you sleep, researchers reported Thursday in the ...
Researchers studied a group of adults to learn more about the connection between sleep quality and brain aging. The scientists used MRI scans to determine each person’s ‘brain age’ and compared that ...
There’s a known link between sleep and brain health – but recent research has specifically highlighted the impact of rest on neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. A study published in ...
We know that a bad night’s sleep can leave us groggy, grumpy and unable to focus, which can affect our judgment and productivity. It turns out that restlessness fueled by a few poor habits can also ...
Share on Pinterest Research offers new clues about the ways in which sleep aids daily memory function. Image credit: THAIS RAMOS VARELA/Stocksy. One of the main functions of the human brain is to ...
Waking up tired despite going to bed early is more common than many people realise. Morning fatigue is often linked not to sleep duration but to the habits that shape your nighttime routine. Dr Pal ...
Neuroplasticity is real: Your brain is constantly changing and can form new neural connections throughout your life. Stress is a blocker: Chronic stress inhibits the brain’s ability to adapt and ...
In 2022, neuroscientists at the University of Oxford published a study in Brain Communications that links tinnitus and sleep. They found that slow-wave activity in deep sleep might suppress the brain ...
When your energy dips in the afternoon, a quick nap might be just what you need. Grab your favorite pillow and find somewhere comfortable to doze off. You might need what scientists are calling a ...