Discover why sleep is more powerful than you think—and how a lack of it can quietly impact everything from your mood to long‑term brain health.

Turns out jellyfish and sea anemones – among the ancient creatures with a nervous system instead of a brain – have a very similar sleeping routine to our own. A new study published in Nature ...

When faced with difficult tasks, sometimes people hit a mental wall and make the decision to "sleep on it." Returning to the task after sleeping, they often perform better. Why? Rhythmic brain ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say that sleeping on your side may be better for your health. Image Credit: Amor Burakova/Stocksy Certain sleeping positions, like side sleeping, may be better for your ...

Sleep is closely linked to how long and how well we live. It’s when our body repairs itself, grows, and fights off disease. In fact, a 2024 study of 172,321 adults found that men who get enough sleep ...

People started living much longer over the last century, which raises an important question: How can we stay healthy and enjoy a good quality of life as we age? From a neuroscience perspective, this ...

Jenalee Doom receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. Melissa Nevarez-Brewster receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. Imagine you got a rough night of sleep. Perhaps ...