We ask an expert why REM sleep is so important, what happens if we don't get enough of it and how to get more REM sleep.

In a world that never stops, sleep often takes a backseat to our busy lives. Yet, it is one of the most vital pillars of ...

Alcohol is one of the most widely consumed substances in the world, and although many people use it to relax or socialize, its effects on sleep are often underestimated. While it m ...

The locus coeruleus is emerging as a major new area of research interest, with many important functions such as regulating ...

Your brain’s natural rinse cycle flows while you sleep. A new study suggests certain medications interfere with that ...

A new study showed that people who took longer to enter this dream phase of sleep had higher levels of amyloid beta and tau, ...

In the late 1800s scientists began to interrogate the neurological basis of dreams. That changed in Sigmund Freud’s time but ...

A sleep expert details why you wake up groggy from a nap and how to make the most of your snack-sized slumber.

Researchers have discovered that positive emotions enhance perceptual memories during sleep, particularly in the non-REM stage.

If you’re battling a chronic illness ensure that it does not affect your sleep which is often the case with patients Read to ...

OxStu's breakdown on the science behind sleep, providing practical advice on how to establish a good sleep routine.

In contrast to the slow waves of deep sleep, during REM sleep, your brain waves are ... getting out into natural light helps to set your body’s sleep/wake cycle, resulting in more restful ...