Discover why sleep is more powerful than you think—and how a lack of it can quietly impact everything from your mood to long‑term brain health.

Getting the recommended seven to nine hours of solid sleep a night is key if you want to remain rested and healthy. But what happens if you find yourself clocking in less, perhaps just four hours a ...

Strong circadian rhythms and good sleep may lower dementia risk. Learn how routines, exercise, and lifestyle habits support ...

Sleeping fewer than 4.5 hours and more than 6.5 hours per night is associated with cognitive decline, according to researchers. In a recent study published in Oxford Academic's Brain, a team from the ...

Sleep is one of life’s most universal behaviors. Despite its ubiquity, it’s also one of the most mysterious. Humans spend ...

In jellyfish and sea anemones, neurons accumulate DNA damage while animals are awake and repair that damage during sleep.

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers created the Sleep and Dementia Consortium, comprising five population-based cohort studies. Study: Sleep Architecture, Obstructive Sleep ...

These days, people work harder and longer hours, and face increased pressure in their day-to-day lives. But eventually, everyone feels the need to wind down at the end of the day. Remaining busy often ...

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 ...

A study from June 2025 suggested there’s one issue that’s clearly linked to a whopping 172 diseases. Perhaps even scarier, it ...

Introduction: The cardiovascular system (CVS) is heavily influenced by the autonomic nervous system. Additionally, there is a functional alteration during the various stages of sleep. In nonrapid eye ...