New research now shows how dreams during REM sleep help the brain rethink problems and find creative solutions naturally.

A recent study found that a short afternoon nap may offer brain health benefits, such as clearing the mind and improving ...

Researchers found that a good night’s sleep may help the brain clear proteins tied to Alzheimer’s.

One key role of sleep involves cerebrospinal fluid, which surrounds and protects the brain. During sleep, CSF helps remove waste that accumulates during waking hours. In a 2019 study, Lewis and her ...

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 ...

The timing of your sleep patterns could be linked to increased dementia risk, according to a new study. Each person's circadian rhythm, often defined as the body's internal 24-hour clock, keeps the ...

Findings from Mass General Brigham investigators highlight the intricate interplay of diverse physiological processes as the brain shifts from wakefulness to sleep. A new study by investigators from ...

A recent study suggests that pink noise may interfere with REM sleep nd reduce overall sleep quality. The researchers say ...

Sleep loss damages the fatty insulation protecting the nerve cells in our brain, according to a paper published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The research also ...