Getting a restful night’s sleep is important because it’s the body’s nightly reset button. While you drift off, your brain ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: We have evolved a sleep cycle that goes from non-REM to REM sleep and back again, but until now, the biological function of this oscillation was ...

Caffeine doesn't just make it harder to fall asleep; it changes how the brain behaves during rest. New research shows that caffeine alters brain activity in ways that make sleep look more like ...

Even a quick practice of meditation before sleeping affects heart-rate variability and calms the brain’s emotional center.

Late-night scrolling isn’t the only thing sabotaging your slumber. New research suggests that a common daily habit may send your brain into overdrive while you sleep — even if you do it hours before ...

We live in a world that glamorizes the grind. But let’s set the record straight: sleep isn’t optional. It’s a non-negotiable pillar of health—and it might just be the ultimate wellness hack you’ve ...

Ever had one of those days when your brain feels like it’s running on fumes? Your thoughts are foggy, your concentration is shot, and your mind keeps spinning in unproductive circles. Traditional ...

You can see it coming in right there, that little spot,” says neuroscientist and engineer Laura Lewis. A remarkably bright pulsing dot has appeared on the monitor in front of us. We are watching, in ...

SUNDAY, June 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Your morning cup of coffee might help you power through the day — but could it be keeping your brain too alert at night, even while you sleep? A new study ...