One key role of sleep involves cerebrospinal fluid, which surrounds and protects the brain. During sleep, CSF helps remove ...

You can see it coming in right there, that little spot,” says neuroscientist and engineer Laura Lewis. A remarkably bright pulsing dot has appeared on the monitor in front of us. We are watching, in ...

Sleeping long has a negative effect on brain performance, especially in people who are depressed, according to the findings of a new study. It suggests that sleep might be a modifiable risk factor for ...

Chronic sleep disruption doesn't just leave people tired and irritable. It may quietly undermine the gut's ability to repair itself, increasing vulnerability to serious digestive diseases. A new study ...

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 ...

Creatine is usually used to boost muscle performance, but now it's being linked with being able to think clearly after a poor ...

Creatine has emerged as an unexpected ally in the battle against mental fatigue, as the modern lifestyle often demands more from us than our sleep schedule allows. While the sanctity of a full night’s ...

Omega-3 fatty acids, creatine, magnesium and vitamin D support memory and brain function. Correcting low levels of these ...

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 ...

What is core sleep is on your Apple Watch, and does it even matter? We look at which sleep stages matter most for quality ...

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 ...