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

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 ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: We have evolved a sleep cycle that goes from non-REM to REM sleep and back again, but until now, the biological function of this oscillation was ...

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 ...

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 ...

We live in a world that glamorizes the grind. But let’s set the record straight: sleep isn’t optional. It’s a non-negotiable pillar of health—and it might just be the ultimate wellness hack you’ve ...

Have you ever been so exhausted that you feel basically half-asleep? Turns out, that may be what’s literally going on in your brain, according to a new study published in Nature. In a study of rats, ...

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 ...