Research into sleep function and mechanisms has revealed a remarkable degree of conservation across species, from invertebrates such as Drosophila to complex vertebrates. In Drosophila, sleep is not ...

New research finds that sleep is essential for protecting brain mitochondria by transferring toxic metabolic waste from neurons to glial cells for disposal.

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

In a recent study published in PLoS ONE, researchers assessed the protective effect of sleep on children's executive skills during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) isolation. Study: Sleep as a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Without 8 or 9 hours of sleep, most of us end up staggering around like zombies. But according to a new ...

Share on Pinterest Data from five population studies suggest that better sleep may help protect cognitive function in adults. Image credit: ismagilov/Getty Images. A new analysis looking at data from ...

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Teenagers who sleep longer perform better at mental tasks, reveals new research. Adolescents who sleep for longer – and from an earlier bedtime – tend to have improved brain function and perform ...

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 ...

I thought I was catching up on sleep but I was actually making myself more tired. An expert explains what to do about it.

In addition to telling time, measuring your workouts, and delivering texts or emails, the Apple Watch is also a very solid sleep tracker with an interface that’s easy to set up and use. Why would you ...