Disrupting REM sleep can impair memory retention and reduce overall mental sharpness—which is why Lev Fomchenkov, CEO of ...

Researchers trace how different sleep stages may fine-tune what we remember, trading specifics for more general knowledge.

"There is also some evidence that dreams can aid in problem-solving and creativity, serving as a mental housekeeping process ...

You did it! You finally won the lottery, and you're making plans to spend all that cash ... but then you're startled awake by your alarm clock. It was just a dream (sigh). Whether or not you remember ...

Ever wake up convinced something happened that actually didn’t? That vivid memory of a conversation with your friend, a movie you’re sure you watched, or an event that feels completely real but never ...

Scientists have assembled the largest collection of dream data ever created, pooling more than 2,600 sleep recordings from ...

You’ve heard of REM sleep but what about deep sleep? Experts share why it’s important and how to make sure you’re getting ...

One study suggests that taking longer to reach the rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep is associated with biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease. The delay in getting to REM might be useful in ...

An international consortium of researchers has created the largest-ever database compiling records of brain activity during sleep and dream reports.