Discover why sleep is more powerful than you think—and how a lack of it can quietly impact everything from your mood to long‑term brain health.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Creatine has emerged as an unexpected ally in the battle against mental fatigue, as the modern lifestyle often demands more from us than our sleep schedule allows. While the sanctity of a full night’s ...

It can be dangerous to go without sleeping, even for a day. Longer-term sleep deprivation can cause cognitive impairment, hallucinations, and other side effects. The longest recorded time without ...

Some of the consequences of owing your body sleep are readily apparent, like feeling drowsy, irritable, or brain-foggy, or ...