New evidence is highlighting just how important sleep is for overall health. Emerging research published in The Journal of Immunology found a link between sleep deprivation and the immune system, and ...

The restorative effects of sleep on the brain are well known, but what happens at the neural level remains a fascinating mystery. A groundbreaking study led by researchers from Rice University, ...

In a world that never seems to sleep, the quest for quality rest has become more urgent than ever. With more than 70 million ...

Even three consecutive nights of reduced sleep can trigger spikes in blood proteins tied to heart disease risk. This effect occurs in young, healthy men — not just older individuals with preexisting ...

Think only a few hours of sleep is enough? Think again. Swedish researchers say just three consecutive nights without a full eight hours of sleep can harm a person’s heart health. “Unfortunately, ...

What if we could obtain the memory, learning and perception benefits of “power naps” without actually sleeping? The team first trained five monkeys on a task evaluating image orientations and tested ...