The dual role of sleep in preserving past memories while preparing for future ones has been revealed. Sleep is widely known to play an important role in memory processing and consolidation, yet ...

Long-term use of benzodiazepines and Z-drugs may help older adults fall asleep, but new research shows they alter sleep architecture and brain activity in ways that could undermine memory and next-day ...

Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes lower oxygen levels during sleep, is linked to degeneration of brain regions associated with memory through damage to the brain's small blood vessels, ...