Cholinergic modulation of neural networks supports sequential and complementary roles for NREM and REM states in memory ...

That theory posits that, if memories were shrubs, the non-REM phase of sleep helps them grow taller and stronger. The REM ...

Although we know sleep is essential to our physical and mental well-being, it remains an incredibly enigmatic behavior, ...

University of Michigan researchers have developed a new theory on the biological function of sleep. Their model suggests ...

In OSA, oxygen desaturation respiratory events during REM sleep occur more often in Black adults, especially Black women, than in White adults.

Mount Sinai researchers have published the first study to use wearable devices to assess how inflammation and symptoms in ...

Study: significant changes in sleep metrics—specifically, reduced REM sleep and increased light sleep—only occurred when ...

Temperature is another factor that can spoil sleep during the summer months. Just before we fall asleep, our core body temperature begins a steep descent of roughly 1°C to help us fall asleep. It ...