Our brains have an extraordinary ability to adapt and learn, a process known as neuroplasticity. From navigating a new city to mastering a new skill, neuroplasticity allows us to reshape our neural ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Ed Costa hadn't had a good night's sleep in almost 15 years, but before he could learn how to sleep, he had to learn to stay awake. Costa, a retired education administrator, was ...

Getting enough quality sleep is essential to strong memory function. Understanding the sleep-memory connection may help you learn to prioritize sleep and improve your memory.

Since more than 60% of people tend to prefer sleeping on their side, there’s a common misconception that sleeping on your back isn’t as good for you. And if you’ve been a side sleeper your whole life, ...

Insomnia, a common sleep disorder, can make it hard to get some shut-eye. Late-night screen time, jobs, and social events can also come in the way of your sleep quality. To get enough restful sleep, ...

I'm a certified sleep science coach who has tested over 50 mattresses. Whether you have clogged sinuses or a cough that won’t quit, it can be difficult to get even a few hours of uninterrupted sleep ...

My mother likes to bring up that I used to be a heavy sleeper—a good sleeper—when I was young. “All of your bad habits started forming during middle school,” she scolds me. While I don’t reply, ...