Let’s be real: most of us treat sleep like an optional luxury rather than a vital health practice. We fall asleep to blue screens, snooze our alarms half a dozen times, and wonder why we’re exhausted ...

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 ...

Getting enough sleep is one of the most effective ways to restore metabolic balance in the brain and body. SimpleImages/Moment via Getty Images You stayed up too late scrolling through your phone, ...

Recent research has unveiled the intricate processes through which sleep contributes to brain health and cognitive sharpness. A study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has shed ...

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Nearly everyone has experienced it: After a night of poor sleep, you don’t feel as alert as you should. Your brain might seem foggy, and your mind drifts off when you should be paying ...

Abigail Dove receives funding from Alzheimerfonden, Demensfonden, and the Loo and Hans Osterman Foundation for Medical Research. We spend nearly a third of our lives asleep, yet sleep is anything but ...

If you find it hard to focus after a wakeful night, it’s because your brain is busy trying to catch up on crucial housekeeping. Nearly everyone has experienced it—after a night of poor sleep, your ...