Sleep deprivation causes attentional lapses that coincide with coordinated changes in brain activity, pupil diameter, blood ...

Recent research reveals we dip into a sleeplike state as our brains flush out waste buildup.

Now, a recent study in Nature Neuroscience takes a more precise look at something most of us have experienced: those brief, frustrating moments after a bad night’s sleep when you simply can’t focus.

One key role of sleep involves cerebrospinal fluid, which surrounds and protects the brain. During sleep, CSF helps remove waste that accumulates during waking hours. In a 2019 study, Lewis and her ...

Left untreated, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can have short- and long-term effects on your brain, from memory and learning to cognitive functions.

Researchers found that a good night’s sleep may help the brain clear proteins tied to Alzheimer’s.

Sleeping seems like a simple thing to do: turn off the light, close your eyes, and rest. However, a study made by Northwestern Medicine and published in ...

Chronic sleep disruption doesn't just leave people tired and irritable. It may quietly undermine the gut's ability to repair ...

Smartbuds uses electroencephalography (EEG) sensors to detect deep sleep and delivers precisely timed sound frequencies to ...

Late-night snacking is not just a diet issue but a brain health concern. This article explains how eating late disrupts sleep ...

Corals may look still, but they follow a daily sleep cycle. New research shows why corals rest at night while their microbes ...