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

Poor sleep in your 40s could make your brain age faster, new research suggests. The findings add to a growing body of evidence that sleep quality is closely linked to cognitive health, emphasizing the ...

Seeking a sleep solution that doesn't involve supplements? Personalized neurostimulation from the comfort of your bed is now an option. Aly Lopez Former Writer I Aly Lopez was a writer on the sleep ...

Recent research has unveiled the intricate processes through which sleep contributes to brain health and cognitive sharpness. A study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has shed ...

Brain scans show that while you sleep, your neurons reset, blood vessels adjust, and fluids flush waste products away. But until now scientists still didn't understand exactly why missing sleep messes ...

A groundbreaking study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2024 has uncovered a potential link between sleeping on your back and an increased risk of neurodegenerative ...

Researchers have discovered neurons in mice that help their brains track and recover from sleep debt. If a similar pathway exists in humans, it could improve treatments for sleep disorders and other ...

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 ...

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 ...

Your brain’s natural rinse cycle flows while you sleep. A new study suggests certain medications interfere with that important nightly ritual. Researchers record brainwaves along with muscle and eye ...