Discover how NREM sleep enhances cognitive performance and the potential to mimic its benefits through brain stimulation.

People with high blood pressure who also don’t get enough sleep are more likely to suffer brain injuries and accelerated ...

Fret not, my sleep-deprived friend, because new neuroscience suggests that NREM sleep—meaning, straightforwardly, “non-rapid ...

Slow-wave sleep decline increases dementia risk by 27% and Alzheimer’s by 32%. Sleep helps clear harmful brain proteins.

A new study uncovers the role of the brain's locus coeruleus (LC) in regulating sleep cycles, managing transitions between ...

This high-tech device provides personalized neurostimulation from the comfort of your own bed. Here’s how it affected my ...

Neurologists have stated that women require more sleep than men because women’s brains are more active and engaged ...

This feature is part of a National Post series by health reporter Sharon Kirkey on what is keeping us up at night. In the ...

Discovery hints at wide-ranging potential for enhancing brain function Although it is widely recognized that sleep boosts ...

First, it’s important to go to bed at a consistent time that allows you to get enough sleep. If you stay up too late doing ...

Deep sleep refers to slow-wave sleep — a stage in the sleep cycle when brain waves slow down. Getting enough deep sleep is ...

We asked Dr. Ivana why dogs twitch during their sleep and whether we should wake up them up. Discover some interesting facts ...