When you’re short on sleep and your focus suddenly drifts, your brain may be briefly slipping into cleanup mode. Scientists ...

Don’t sleep on naps. Getting some quick shut-eye has been associated with several health benefits, such as boosting ...

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 ...

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 ...

Your teen’s sleeping habits may affect how their brain functions, according to new research from the University of Georgia. And lack of quality sleep may put kids at risk of developing problem ...

Sleep is a universal biological state that allows all animals, from mammals to amphibians, fish and even insects, to restore ...

When sleep is skipped, the brain tries to sneak in those fluid pulses during wakefulness, especially when attention slips. "One way to think about those events is that your brain is so in need of ...

Discover why sleep is more powerful than you think—and how a lack of it can quietly impact everything from your mood to long‑term brain health.

A new analysis of data from older Americans indicates that chronic sleep disturbances are associated with a shorter lifespan ...

This reduced connectivity may increase the risk of behavioral problems and mental illnesses like depression and ADHD. Boys and minority children are particularly vulnerable to sleep deficits and ...