Neuroscientists studying the shifts between sleep and awareness are finding many liminal states, which could help explain the ...

Ever wake up convinced something happened that actually didn’t? That vivid memory of a conversation with your friend, a movie you’re sure you watched, or an event that feels completely real but never ...

Nothing gives you a boost of energy quite like a good night’s rest. But did you know that sleep and memory are also connected? A recent study from Cornell researchers revealed that neurons help “reset ...

Erasing "bad" or painful memories through sleep cues could transform how we treat a wide range of mental health conditions.

REM sleep is essential for short-term resilience and long-term health. Experts share tips for the best way to get more of this essential phase of shuteye.

"I have to get my deep REM sleep," expresses a common confusion about two very different types of sleep. Deep sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep are not the same; they do not even overlap. They ...

Nearly 8% of the general population experiences sleep paralysis, but people are unaware that REM sleep disruptions can create ...

The researchers found that measures of obstructive sleep apnea-related hypoxemia significantly predicted global white matter hyperintensity volume of the brain, which was driven by hypoxemia severity ...

When you zone out after pulling an all-nighter, the brain flushes out cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which surrounds the brain ...

“Essentially, the brain loses its ability to regulate emotions effectively, making us more irritable, anxious, or prone to ...

"Our results suggest that certain brain areas in women with isolated REM sleep behavior disorder are better protected than those in men, likely through the action of estrogens," emphasizes Shady ...