It's no secret that a good night's sleep is key to a healthy brain. However, the full extent of the importance of rest on our cognitive function is still being explored. And now, new research has ...

Two sleep doctors explain what deep sleep is, how much we need and the real number you should be looking for on your Apple ...

If you’re wondering how to increase deep sleep naturally, a holistic approach is the way to go. Making lifestyle changes that improve your overall sleep hygiene (and health!) can make a big difference ...

Light sleep is the beginning of your sleep cycle and your body's way of winding down. Breathing, heart rate and muscle changes prepare your body for the deeper sleep to come. Light sleep is broken ...

Like many Americans, I know I need more sleep. I'm a night owl, often writing late into the night, but also a mom who gets up early with her kids. The result: I'm not getting enough rest.

WASHINGTON — Need another reason to prioritize your sleep? Not spending enough time in the two deep stages of sleep — slow-wave and rapid eye movement sleep — may hasten the deterioration of parts of ...

Think your brain’s taking a vacation when you’re sleeping? Think again. Scientists at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin just dropped some major knowledge bombs about what’s really going down during ...

Babies with an increased likelihood of autism may struggle to settle into deep, restorative sleep, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia. Researchers studied the link between ...