A new study reveals people are suffering dream deprivation as a result of being deprived of REM sleep. Researchers report dreams are essential for memory and mental health. Dream deprivation can lead to an increased risk of depression and illness.
Study reports reduced gray matter in areas of the brain associated with mood and cognition in children with obstructive sleep apnea.
Researchers trigger REM sleep in mice using optogenetics, a new study reports.
Inter-Dream, a new immersive virtual reality system developed by researchers and artists, can ease you into the right frame of mind for a restful night's sleep.
Researchers believe compound could help cure narcolepsy.
Changing your sleep schedule by one hour has a significant impact on risk factors for major depression. Going to sleep and waking one hour earlier than usual was associated with a 23% decreased risk of developing depressive disorders.
Researchers observe changes in two populations of visual cortex neurons in rodents waking from anesthesia.
A new study reports smoking disrupts the circadian rhythm in both the brain and lungs.
According to a new study, getting more sleep can help individuals appear more intelligent to others.
Regardless of whether you aim to shed those excess pounds or get that new promotion this year, the key to your success starts with a good night's sleep, researchers say.
Want to remember your dreams? Try taking vitamin B6. Researchers discovered people who take B6 supplements are better able to recall details of their dreams compared to those who were given a placebo.
According to researchers, children who eat fish at least once a week score four points higher on IQ tests and sleep better than those who consume fish less frequently, or not at all.
