“Essentially, the brain loses its ability to regulate emotions effectively, making us more irritable, anxious, or prone to overreacting to small challenges. Adequate sleep restores this neural balance ...

Sleep is usually considered an all-or-nothing state: The brain is either entirely awake or entirely asleep. However, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) neuroscientists have discovered a brain ...

The pillow is cold against your cheek. Your upstairs neighbor creaks across the ceiling. You close your eyes; shadows and light dance across your vision. A cat sniffs at a piece of cheese. Dots fall ...

Researchers at the University of Cambridge found that reduced sleep can negatively impact how well the glymphatic system ...

Two particular phases in your nightly routine seem to play outsize roles in cognitive health. By Mohana Ravindranath A good night’s sleep isn’t just about the number of hours you log. Getting quality ...

Brain Health: The brain serves as the control center of our body, guiding our actions and decisions. It is essential for overall bodily functions. However, health professionals indicate that ...

The old adage about sleeping with one eye open in an unfamiliar place may not be too far off the mark. A small new study suggests that one half of the brain remains on high alert during the first ...

There is no question a good night's sleep is good for your physical and mental well-being. Two recent studies add to our picture of how this works. One showed a way the brain, during deep sleep, could ...

Brain scans have shown that they often have problems in areas of the brain linked to cognitive control, especially the ...

Scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking preliminary atlas charting the intricate development of brain cells from early ...