Creating a relaxing wind down routine can further help to improve your ability to sleep well and get more REM sleep. Opting ...

Alcohol is often used as a sleep aid – with some people crediting a "nightcap" with helping them fall asleep more easily. But ...

Recent studies reveal how the timing of dreams may offer clues to Alzheimer's risk. How sleep patterns impact cognitive health and prevention.

Researchers have discovered that positive emotions enhance perceptual memories during sleep, particularly in the non-REM stage.

REM sleep goes even deeper into brain recovery, dreaming and processing memories and emotions. This is the sleep stage in ...

In a world that never stops, sleep often takes a backseat to our busy lives. Yet, it is one of the most vital pillars of ...

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

Taking longer to get to deep sleep or REM sleep can disrupt memory consolidation and emotional processing, affecting overall ...

Scientists have found that both the quality and amount of sleep we get can affect our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

The study suggests that people who take significantly longer to start the dream phase of sleep - a period of sleep that is ...