Introduction: Irregular sleep and reduced slow-wave sleep (SWS) have been linked to cognitive decline in aging and Alzheimer’s disease, partly through impaired glymphatic clearance of neurotoxic ...

Immortal Jellyfish. Credit: P. Schuchert / WoRMS / CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Jellyfish and sea anemones, despite lacking brains, show sleep behavior similar to that seen in humans, according to a new study ...

Introduction: Vision impairment (VI) and cognitive function have profound impacts on quality of life, but there is still a lack of comprehensive research on the connection between VI and cognitive ...

Sleeping better helps you think better, which helps you live better. Three experts explain why quality sleep is imperative to brain function, problem solving, communication, and more. Supreme Court ...

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 ...

Summary: Sleeping more than nine hours a night may be detrimental to brain health, particularly for individuals experiencing symptoms of depression, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed data ...

Sleeping long has a negative effect on brain performance, especially in people who are depressed, according to the findings of a new study. It suggests that sleep might be a modifiable risk factor for ...