Beyond the obvious disruptions of light and noise, a single night of poor sleep can profoundly alter brain chemistry, impacting far more than just our immediate cognitive function. Sleep is a ...

If your snoring is getting louder, here’s what your body signals you about your brain health and memory.

Our bedtime habits can affect sleep quality, which can then impact our brain health. Our habits—whether or not we exercise, ...

A new study uses optogenetics and roflumilast to prove sleep deprivation blocks memory retrieval, not storage.

Long-term use of benzodiazepines and Z-drugs may help older adults fall asleep, but new research shows they alter sleep architecture and brain activity in ways that could undermine memory and next-day ...

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) evaluations frequently involve discussions that extend beyond attention, focus, impulsivity, and activity levels. One topic that commonly receives ...

Menopause has long been treated like a reproductive footnote. Neuroscience is revealing it may be one of the most ...

Memory concerns don’t have to become inevitable realities after age 40. The brain possesses remarkable plasticity throughout life, and strategic interventions beginning in the fifth decade can ...