Memory formation, storage, and retrieval are fundamental processes that define who we are and how we interact with the world.

Adequate sleep is crucial for both mental and physical well-being, impacting brain function, memory, and emotional control.

A new study reveals that sleep not only consolidates existing memories but also primes the brain for future learning.

Many people think of preserving brain health as preventing or delaying dementia. But there are many other causes of memory ...

Around 70% of college students report getting less than eight hours of sleep a night. With looming deadlines, buzzing social ...

— The best sleep environment is a cool, dark, quiet room. In noisy households, earplugs and a sleep mask can help. If a ...

“Cognitive issues such as trouble focusing, forgetfulness, or brain fog are common signs of sleep deprivation. When we don’t ...

It's natural to sometimes lose your train of thought or misplace your keys. But there are strategies for improving your ...

A team of scientists in Japan has found a promising new way to support memory and brain health as we grow older—by using ...

We talk to Xinyue Chen about her project look at the role of methylation in memory consolidation during sleep.

Babies and children may breathe and absorb plasticizers called phthalates, flame retardants, and other chemicals from their ...

A sleep-deprived teen may fall behind in school, because sleep is essential for learning and memory consolidation ... their judgment is impaired, and reflexes and reaction times are not ...