A strong relationship exists between sleep and brain health. Long-term sleep disruptions can increase the risk of ...

A hidden sleep switch in the brain triggers a sharp tipping point about four minutes before standard sleep onset.

As people drift into sleep, their brains do not shut down all at once. Instead, different brain regions change their activity ...

A comprehensive review published in Brain Medicine illuminates the intricate connections between gut microbiota and sleep ...

The pillow is cold against your cheek. Your upstairs neighbor creaks across the ceiling. You close your eyes; shadows and light dance across your vision. A cat sniffs at a piece of cheese. Dots fall ...

Learn how MIT researchers uncovered how our brains try to clean themselves mid-day, costing us attention in the process.

New neuroscience reveals sleep is an active brain process, not just rest. Parts of your brain remain awake during deep sleep, while others shut down. This nightly 'cleaning cycle' clears waste and ...

Like many of the chemicals and processes powering our bodies, the composition of the microbiome naturally fluctuates ...

Good sleep patterns are vital as the brain flushes those toxins while asleep, and disruptions can cause higher risks of dementia Scientists have discovered that poor sleep can limit the brain’s ...

Dementia affects more than 6 million Americans and U.S. cases are expected to double by 2060, so it’s worth knowing when to ...