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 ...

Scientists find an inverted u-shaped curve when studying sleep timing and hours and how that relates to BDNF and optimal ...

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 ...

Have you ever wondered what actually happens in the brain during sleep? While your body appears still and at rest, your brain remains highly active, carrying out essential processes that keep you ...

Sleep plays a vital role in maintaining good health and overall well-being throughout life. The way people feel and function ...

Researchers have identified a surprising brain pattern that may help explain why people with ADHD often struggle to stay focused. Even while awake, their brains can slip into brief episodes of ...

As scientists race to understand cognitive decline, a significant discovery shows how your nightly rest might be the key to maintaining brain health for decades. A breakthrough study has revealed that ...

Sleep apnea affects an estimated 80 million adults in the U.S., yet it remains one of the country’s most underdiagnosed health conditions. Research suggests that up to four in five people with sleep ...

A neuroscientist and assistant professor at the University of Alberta presented his research on the neural mechanisms of ...

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 ...