Sleeping fewer than 4.5 hours and more than 6.5 hours per night is associated with cognitive decline, according to researchers. In a recent study published in Oxford Academic's Brain, a team from the ...

Scientists find an inverted u-shaped curve when studying sleep timing and hours and how that relates to BDNF and optimal ...

Introduction: The cardiovascular system (CVS) is heavily influenced by the autonomic nervous system. Additionally, there is a functional alteration during the various stages of sleep. In nonrapid eye ...

Declining brain function is a natural part of the aging process, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be delayed. A new study found that physical activity can boost brain function for up to 24 hours and, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Thirty adults were randomized to wear near-infrared light-emitting cervical collar or sham device every other ...

In the last several years, books and articles have increasingly drawn attention to the key role of sleep in preserving good health. In the long run, better sleep may have protective effects on risk ...

Share on Pinterest Data from five population studies suggest that better sleep may help protect cognitive function in adults. Image credit: ismagilov/Getty Images. A new analysis looking at data from ...

Sleep and hormones affect each other through your circadian rhythm, also called the sleep-wake cycle. A lack of sleep can affect several hormones at once. Getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep helps regulate ...