Getting the recommended seven to nine hours of solid sleep a night is key if you want to remain rested and healthy. But what happens if you find yourself clocking in less, perhaps just four hours a ...

Sleeping fewer than 4.5 hours and more than 6.5 hours per night is associated with cognitive decline, according to researchers. In a recent study published in Oxford Academic's Brain, a team from the ...

Put simply, sleep is the maintenance system that keeps every organ functioning properly, says Andrea Matsumura, MD, a board-certified physician in internal and sleep medicine. “The seven-to-nine-hour ...

Discover the psychological drivers behind delayed sleep and learn actionable hygiene practices to restore circadian rhythms and cognitive function.

This video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW considers the purpose of sleep and, in particular, the connection it shares with memory. By studying the dreams of rats, researchers are hoping to gain ...

Sleep plays a critical role in overall health. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, high-quality sleep is ...

Introduction: The cardiovascular system (CVS) is heavily influenced by the autonomic nervous system. Additionally, there is a functional alteration during the various stages of sleep. In nonrapid eye ...

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers created the Sleep and Dementia Consortium, comprising five population-based cohort studies. Study: Sleep Architecture, Obstructive Sleep ...

Declining brain function is a natural part of the aging process, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be delayed. A new study has found that physical activity can boost brain function for up to 24 hours and ...

Allowing computers to go into standby mode when not in use is one way to save energy. Less electricity is used when a computer is put to sleep, resulting in a smaller utility bill for your company.