Your teen’s sleeping habits may affect how their brain functions, according to new research from the University of Georgia. And lack of quality sleep may put kids at risk of developing problem ...

Sleep is not a passive state but an active period of restoration, one that depends on the coordination of systems that are ...

I've always wondered what exactly happens inside my brain after a sleepless night. Why does everything feel harder—thinking ...

A new study reveals that consuming caffeine after too short a night’s sleep affects memory mechanisms in the brain afterward and changes the way we recover from fatigue.

Scientists have discovered that poor sleep can limit the brain’s ability to clear toxins, raising the risk of dementia. A study — published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's ...

It’s easy to think that a few minutes less sleep won’t make much difference. But research shows that, during adolescence, even a short change in bedtime can shape brain development and thinking skills ...

A team of Israeli researchers has found that one of the reasons that sleep could be so important to animals — including humans — is that it takes neurons 'offline' so DNA damage accumulated during ...

Feeling extra snappy? A lack of sleep might have something to do with it.

Sleep apnea affects an estimated 80 million adults in the U.S., yet it remains one of the country’s most underdiagnosed health conditions. Research suggests that up to four in five people with sleep ...

You've probably noticed that you feel more alert and capable after a good night's sleep, and perhaps even that you perform better at work or in your studies. But what exactly is happening while you ...

This reduced connectivity may increase the risk of behavioral problems and mental illnesses like depression and ADHD. Boys and minority children are particularly vulnerable to sleep deficits and ...