Research suggests that both REM (rapid eye movement) and NREM (non-rapid eye movement) stages in the sleep cycle are ...

Getting a restful night’s sleep is important because it’s the body’s nightly reset button. While you drift off, your brain ...

Physical activity is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your mental and cognitive health at any age. And ...

Caffeine doesn't just make it harder to fall asleep; it changes how the brain behaves during rest. New research shows that caffeine alters brain activity in ways that make sleep look more like ...

Late-night scrolling isn’t the only thing sabotaging your slumber. New research suggests that a common daily habit may send your brain into overdrive while you sleep — even if you do it hours before ...

You can see it coming in right there, that little spot,” says neuroscientist and engineer Laura Lewis. A remarkably bright pulsing dot has appeared on the monitor in front of us. We are watching, in ...

We already know that the stimulating powers of caffeine make it an unsuitable choice for a late-night drink – at least if you want to get any shut-eye. But a new study adds a whole extra level of ...

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 ...

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Nearly everyone has experienced it: After a night of poor sleep, you don’t feel as alert as you should. Your brain might seem foggy, and your mind drifts off when you should be paying ...

SUNDAY, June 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Your morning cup of coffee might help you power through the day — but could it be keeping your brain too alert at night, even while you sleep? A new study ...