New research shows that reduced time in slow wave and REM sleep is associated with smaller brain volumes in regions ...

The Rapid Eye Movement (REM) stage is marked by quick movements of the eyes, increased activity in the brain and vivid ...

Not getting enough of deeper stages of sleep raises the risk of brain deterioration associated with Alzheimer’s disease, a ...

Associations seen between less short wave sleep and rapid eye movement sleep with smaller inferior parietal region volumes.

Researchers from the Yale School of Medicine found that individuals who spend less time in slow-wave and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep had smaller volumes in brain regions linked to Alzheimer's. This ...

New research reveals that lower proportions of specific sleep stages are associated with reduced brain volume in regions ...

What if we could obtain the memory, learning and perception benefits of “power naps” without actually sleeping?

“Our findings provide preliminary evidence that reduced neuroactivity during sleep may contribute to brain atrophy, thereby ...

Two new studies are making waves in the health world. One suggests not getting enough of the "right kind" of sleep may ...

Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have discovered that the so-called "multi-task exercise," which combines cognitive ...

Need another reason to prioritize your sleep? Not spending enough time in the two deep stages of sleep — slow-wave and rapid eye movement, or REM, sleep — may hasten the deterioration of parts ...