Your teen’s sleeping habits may affect how their brain functions, according to new research from the University of Georgia. And lack of quality sleep may put kids at risk of developing problem ...

Researchers have found new insights into sleep’s importance to overall health: it may give the immune system a chance to regroup at a time when the relative risk of infection is low. As the foundation ...

This video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW considers the purpose of sleep and, in particular, the connection it shares with memory. By studying the dreams of rats, researchers are hoping to gain ...

The use of prescription stimulants by those without medically diagnosed conditions marks a growing trend among young adults – particularly college students seeking a brain boost. But according to a ...

It can be dangerous to go without sleeping, even for a day. Longer-term sleep deprivation can cause cognitive impairment, hallucinations, and other side effects. The longest recorded time without ...

Slow wave or deep sleep is a stage in the sleep cycle necessary for proper brain function and memory. Most people need 7–9 hours of sleep per night, but working out how much deep sleep they need is ...

This reduced connectivity may increase the risk of behavioral problems and mental illnesses like depression and ADHD. Boys and minority children are particularly vulnerable to sleep deficits and ...