Program Overview for the NOVA program NOVA scienceNOW: Sleep: Scientists examine the function of sleep, particularly the relationship between sleep and memory. (Running time: 12:48) ...

Sleep, a vital part of our daily lives, often overlooked, plays a crucial role in maintaining overall well-being. Beyond just a period of rest, it has multifaceted benefits ranging from physical ...

Adolescents who sleep for longer – and from an earlier bedtime – than their peers tend to have improved brain function and perform better at cognitive tests, researchers from the UK and China ...

Sleep is a very important function for our body to restore and repair. We'll go through the 5 stages and what happens during each.

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.

Now, results from a new study of adolescents in the US suggest that those who sleep longer perform better in cognitive tests. After tracking the sleep patterns of participants aged between 9 and ...