If the organ doesn't get time to clean itself at night, it'll find (often inconvenient) time during the day.

Researchers found that a good night’s sleep may help the brain clear proteins tied to Alzheimer’s. For years, sleep has been framed as a basic pillar of good health. New research suggests it could be ...

It "may help mitigate cognitive decline related to fatigue," a neurologist explains.

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) say short lapses in attention after poor sleep owe to sudden ...

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 ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images You've probably noticed that you feel more alert and capable after a good ...

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 ...

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 ...

Omega-3 fatty acids, creatine, magnesium and vitamin D support memory and brain function. Correcting low levels of these ...

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Corals may look still, but they follow a daily sleep cycle. New research shows why corals rest at night while their microbes ...