Sleeping fewer than 4.5 hours and more than 6.5 hours per night is associated with cognitive decline, according to researchers. In a recent study published in Oxford Academic's Brain, a team from the ...

Obstructive sleep apnea disrupts brain function in several ways, including low oxygen levels, interrupted sleep, and vascular risk. Several regions throughout the brain may shrink, and the ...

There are several factors that can influence an individual’s memory—and sleep habits are crucial. Beyond influencing our ability to fight disease and develop immunity, proper sleep is also essential ...

This video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW considers the purpose of sleep and, in particular, the connection it shares with memory. By studying the dreams of rats, researchers are hoping to gain ...

Sleep deprivation effects can significantly impair brain health, impacting cognitive, emotional, and neurological functions. Chronic restriction of sleep is comparable to legal intoxication after just ...

Creatine has emerged as an unexpected ally in the battle against mental fatigue, as the modern lifestyle often demands more from us than our sleep schedule allows. While the sanctity of a full night’s ...

Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) are at risk for cognitive dysfunction, which many patients cite as a highly bothersome and disabling symptom. It’s also common for them to experience various ...

In the last several years, books and articles have increasingly drawn attention to the key role of sleep in preserving good health. In the long run, better sleep may have protective effects on risk ...