If you find it hard to focus after a wakeful night, it’s because your brain is busy trying to catch up on crucial ...

Deep sleep serves as a vital function which enables the body to eliminate toxic substances that develop in the brain, throughout daily activities. The brain uses increased cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) ...

6 hours sleep duration is generally not enough for most adults to function at their best. Everyone’s sleep needs will vary, but generally experts agree that 7-9 hours a night is required for optimal ...

When sleep is skipped, the brain tries to sneak in those fluid pulses during wakefulness, especially when attention slips. "One way to think about those events is that your brain is so in need of ...

A groundbreaking new study from Bar-Ilan University shows that one of sleep's core functions originated hundreds of millions ...

The brain doesn’t just replay past events when we sleep but also anticipates future experiences, according to a new study that could lead to improved treatment for neurological disorders like ...

Lisa Artis, deputy CEO of The Sleep Charity, says “it’s especially helpful for people who suffer from racing thoughts, anxiety, or find traditional mindfulness challenging.” However, a friend warned ...

Creatine has emerged as an unexpected ally in the battle against mental fatigue, as the modern lifestyle often demands more from us than our sleep schedule allows. While the sanctity of a full night’s ...

Alzheimer’s may advance by breaking the brain’s internal clock—and resetting it could help fight the disease. Alzheimer’s disease often interferes with a person’s normal daily patterns. Early warning ...