While it’s well known that sleep enhances cognitive performance, the underlying neural mechanisms, particularly those related to nonrapid eye movement (NREM) sleep, remain largely unexplored. A new ...

Declining brain function is a natural part of the aging process, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be delayed. A new study has found that physical activity can boost brain function for up to 24 hours and ...

Sleeping long has a negative effect on brain performance, especially in people who are depressed, according to the findings of a new study. It suggests that sleep might be a modifiable risk factor for ...

CNW/ - MYndspan, the first company to offer clinical-grade magnetoencephalography (MEG) brain scanning to consumers, today announced findings linking ...

Study finds link between obesity, apnea and cognitive problems in children. Nov. 4, 2011— -- Obesity, sleep apnea and behavior and learning difficulties can cause significant dysfunction in ...

Past studies show that sleep apnea can increase a person’s risk for several conditions, including neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from the University of Miami have found ...

Teenagers who sleep longer perform better at mental tasks, reveals new research. Adolescents who sleep for longer – and from an earlier bedtime – tend to have improved brain function and perform ...

A group of studies, all conducted independently, have reached a similar sobering conclusion: sleep problems—including several common sleep difficulties faced by millions of people on a regular ...

Pink noise, a staticky sound that’s supposed to help people fall asleep, may actually worsen your rest, a new study found.