Wonder why babies nap on some days but not on others? Or why older people wake up earlier? Mathematical modeling of sleep ...

Wonder why babies nap on some days but not on others? Or why older people wake up earlier? Mathematical modelling of sleep regulation provides some surprising answers to these and other questions, ...

Breathwork activates the parasympathetic nervous system, helping lower stress hormones and heart rate. Unlike external sleep aids, breathwork is a natural, portable solution for restful, restorative ...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), commonly associated with cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, also plays a significant but less recognized role in memory decline, according to a new review ...

A new study involving 3,222 adolescents aged 9-14 found that an extra 15 minutes of sleep per night can improve cognitive functions such as reading, problem-solving, and focus.

How to sleep for longer for improved cognitive function While this particular study focuses on the performance of teens, wider research shows the correlation between sleep quality and cognitive ...

But a small percentage of the population can function with much less sleep. There’s a name for them: short sleepers. What is a short sleeper, or short sleeper syndrome?

DARPA's latest program, RESTORE, aims to supercharge sleep deprived soldiers on as little as three hours of rest.

Older adults still need 7–9 hours of sleep per night, similar to younger adults, but their sleep often becomes lighter and more fragmented. Poor sleep in older adults is linked to increased risks of ...