A research team in Freiburg has investigated how random sounds played during sleep affect the consolidation of new memories.

Summary: A new study discovered that randomly played sounds during sleep can actively impair memory consolidation. By ...

A good night's sleep does more than just help you feel rested--it might literally clear your mind. A new study shows how deep sleep may wash away waste buildup in the brain during waking hours, an ...

You sleep 7–8 hours, but still wake up groggy, moody, and craving junk food what gives? The truth is, not all sleep is created equal. You might be lying in bed for hours, but your body and brain ...

Sleep is an incredible physical process. There is an early night surge of growth hormone to restore muscle and a slow drop in ...

A good night’s sleep does more than just help you feel rested—it might literally clear your mind. A new study published January 8 in the Cell Press journal Cell shows how deep sleep may wash away ...