A new study from Bar-Ilan University shows that one of sleep's core functions originated hundreds of millions of years ago in ...

In jellyfish and sea anemones, neurons accumulate DNA damage while animals are awake and repair that damage during sleep.

Bar-Ilan University study shows that even jellyfish and sea anemones repair DNA during repose, underscoring the idea that a ...

Learn how jellyfish and sea anemones are changing what we know about the evolutionary purpose of sleep.

Getting the recommended seven to nine hours of solid sleep a night is key if you want to remain rested and healthy. But what happens if you find yourself clocking in less, perhaps just four hours a ...

Sleeping fewer than 4.5 hours and more than 6.5 hours per night is associated with cognitive decline, according to researchers. In a recent study published in Oxford Academic's Brain, a team from the ...

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers created the Sleep and Dementia Consortium, comprising five population-based cohort studies. Study: Sleep Architecture, Obstructive Sleep ...

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 ...

It's recommended to get at least seven hours of sleep per night, but some people feel okay with less. Doctors break down why, ...

Declining brain function is a natural part of the aging process, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be delayed. A new study has found that physical activity can boost brain function for up to 24 hours and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps experienced improved sleep and functioning after 52 weeks ...