Sleep deprivation effects harm brain health, impairing memory, attention, and emotion. Chronic loss risks neurodegeneration ...

Adolescents often sleep less than recommended and have substantially different sleep patterns on weekdays and weekends. Their ...

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 ...

Have you ever wondered what actually happens in the brain during sleep? While your body appears still and at rest, your brain remains highly active, carrying out essential processes that keep you ...

A new nationwide analysis shows that getting fewer than seven hours of sleep a night is one of the strongest predictors of shorter life expectancy across U.S. counties.

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 study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2024 has uncovered a potential link between sleeping on your back and an increased risk of neurodegenerative ...

A new study highlights how important uninterrupted sleep is to recovery after a traumatic brain injury, finding that ...

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Hormonal Brain Fog: What It Is and What to Do About It Key Takeaways: ...

Declining brain function is a natural part of the aging process, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be delayed. A new study has found that physical activity can boost brain function for up to 24 hours and ...

US POINTER, a healthy lifestyle intervention, helped participants improve blood pressure regulation of blood flow to the brain, reduced sleep apnea respiratory events, and increased cognitive ...