Research shows that people who sleep poorly tend to have brain age that is older than their actual age. Chronic inflammation ...

When animals nod off, they're most vulnerable to sneaky predators. But despite the risks, the need for sleep is so strong ...

When sleep is skipped, the brain tries to sneak in those fluid pulses during wakefulness, especially when attention slips. "One way to think about those events is that your brain is so in need of ...

Poor sleep in your 40s could make your brain age faster, new research suggests. The findings add to a growing body of evidence that sleep quality is closely linked to cognitive health, emphasizing the ...

Your brain doesn't have to age on autopilot. New research shows we can slow—and potentially reverse—brain aging.

People with breathing problems during sleep may have a larger hippocampus, the area of the brain responsible for memory and thinking, according to a new study. The study, which included mostly Latino ...

Dominant baboons sleep less at night, as social rank keeps leaders more alert and prone to nighttime disruptions.

ADHD medications work like sleep, not attention boosters, massive brain study reveals. For some kids, focus problems may be ...

We all know sleep is important, but beyond "get 7-9 hours," how much do we really understand about this mysterious nightly recharge? Prepare to have your mind blown (and hopefully, your energy boosted ...

What looks like a quirky sleep habit might actually be a quiet nod to how your brain is wired: thoughtful, tuned in, and ...

ADHD stimulants may improve performance not by sharpening focus, but by making the brain more awake and motivated.