Struggling with ongoing sleep problems could do more than leave you groggy—it may accelerate memory decline and increase the risk of dementia. This is the warning of a study that found that older ...

Julia Chapman has received funding from the Amercian Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation, NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence, CogSleep, Woolcock Institute's Centre for Chronic Diseases of Ageing.

It's often hard to know exactly how much sleep you should be getting. Experts claim most healthy adults need seven to nine hours per night – but this is hardly exact, and it also depends on age and ...

The brain has its own waste disposal system—known as the glymphatic system—that's thought to be more active when we sleep. There is still some debate about how this glymphatic system works in humans, ...

People with chronic insomnia may experience faster declines in memory and thinking skills as they age—along with brain changes that can be seen on imaging scans—than people who do not have chronic ...

It’s easy to think that a few minutes less sleep won’t make much difference. But research shows that, during adolescence, even a short change in bedtime can shape brain development and thinking skills ...

Take control of your recovery and unlock next-level performance with proven sleep strategies. Dr. Allison Brager breaks down science-backed tactics the Army uses to stay sharp and resilient. Listen to ...

Chronic insomnia—trouble sleeping at least three days a week for three months or more—could speed up brain aging. People with chronic insomnia were 40% more likely to develop dementia or mild ...

Which sleep tracker should you buy this Amazon Prime Day? Here are some of our favorites, in various forms, from smartwatches to rings. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

UC Berkeley researchers mapped the brain circuits that control growth hormone during sleep, uncovering a feedback system where sleep fuels hormone release, and the hormone regulates wakefulness. The ...

Many experts believe that we are going through a sleep crisis. While it has been an issue for a long time, many believe the problem has become significantly worse since the pandemic. In June 2024, the ...