However, some research suggests that poor sleep could raise your risk of Alzheimer’s. A study published in November found ...

However, some research suggests that poor sleep could raise your risk of Alzheimer’s. A study published in November found that 35% of people who were considered poor sleepers (and felt excessively ...

A new study from the University of California, San Francisco, has identified a potential link between a common sleep problem and an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease ...

During deep sleep, the brain removes toxins while REM sleep processes emotions and consolidates memories. Adults should spend 20% to 25% of sleep in both deep and REM stages, which decrease with age.

Deep sleep and REM help your brain “heal itself” from fatigue and stress and consolidate memories, said Matthew Pase, an associate professor at the School of Psychological Sciences at Monash ...

What is REM sleep? "REM sleep is the final stage of the sleep cycle where the brain becomes highly active, almost as if it’s awake, while the body remains relaxed. This is the stage where vivid ...

REM sleep is closely associated with cognition and emotions (not to mention vivid dreams). Meanwhile, deep sleep is crucial for immune function, physical restoration, and general well-being.

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD) might sound like something out of a sleepwalker’s nightmare, but it’s a very real—and increasingly important—sleep disorder.RBD occurs when the normal ...

During sleep paralysis, however, “we regain consciousness before the muscles regain their freedom from REM-induced paralysis,” said Walker, who is also a professor of neuroscience and ...