Often undiagnosed, sleep apnea can quietly affect brain health, impacting memory, focus, and mood. A closer look at the signs ...

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

Insomnia is often dismissed as stress, bad habits, or simply “thinking too much at night,” but the reality is far more ...

Poor sleep has significant short and long-term effects on how your brain functions. Here's how to know when your brain is asking for more sleep. Taylor Leamey Former Senior Writer Taylor Leamey wrote ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images You've probably noticed that you feel more alert and capable after a good ...

New research links this good habit to slower aging, stronger brain health, and a longer lifespan. Doctors share what makes ...

A 2023 study found that shorter sleep duration causes reduced brain cortical thickness. Sleep disorders increase the risk of Alzheimer’s, stroke, and cognitive decline. Chronic sleep deprivation ...

We often talk about how important sleep is when it comes to repairing our bodies, and rightfully so. Without quality rest, our bodies—and perhaps most importantly right now, our immune systems—begin ...

Lots of studies have shown that getting a good night’s rest (seven to eight hours) is associated with better memory and other ...

For the first time, researchers have been able to observe how the pupils react during sleep over a period of several hours. A look under the eyelids showed them that more happens in the brain during ...

Foods like extra-virgin olive oil, berries and eggs have nutrients to benefit brain health. More brain health-promoting ...

Some animals can sleep with just half their brain at a time. Understanding this phenomenon can help us learn more about human ...