Research shows that people who sleep poorly tend to have brain age that is older than their actual age. Chronic inflammation ...

A new study suggests that taking a two-hour nap during a night shift may help restore brain function and memory in nurses.

A study using electroencephalography found that the extent of memory retention after sleep is associated with time spent in slow wave sleep. The location where the brain shows neural activity ...

Physical activity is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your mental and cognitive health at any age. And ...

Toronto, ON, April 10, 2025 – While sleep’s positive impact on cognition has long been recognized, Baycrest researchers have revealed that a good night’s sleep may actively enhance memory rather than ...

Restful sleep could be a few squats away. Participating in evening exercise could help promote better rest at night, according to new research published in the journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise ...

WashU Medicine researchers find stimulant medications don’t affect attention-controlling regions of the brain, as previously ...

When animals nod off, they're most vulnerable to sneaky predators. But despite the risks, the need for sleep is so strong ...

You can see it coming in right there, that little spot,” says neuroscientist and engineer Laura Lewis. A remarkably bright pulsing dot has appeared on the monitor in front of us. We are watching, in ...

ADHD stimulants may improve performance not by sharpening focus, but by making the brain more awake and motivated.