Overall, sleep loss disrupted both neural function and behavior in a targeted and circuit-specific manner. However, the researchers discovered that taking caffeine prior to sleep deprivation led to a ...

Many countries, including China, are facing rapid population aging issues. Among middle-aged and older adults, depressive symptoms and sleep disturbances are associated with cognitive impairment.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) harms brain function due to interrupted sleep and reduced oxygen levels while you’re sleeping. Several ways in which OSA affects the brain include an increased risk of ...

Immortal Jellyfish. Credit: P. Schuchert / WoRMS / CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Jellyfish and sea anemones, despite lacking brains, show sleep behavior similar to that seen in humans, according to a new study ...

Sleeping better helps you think better, which helps you live better. Three experts explain why quality sleep is imperative to brain function, problem solving, communication, and more. Warning issued ...

Introduction: The cardiovascular system (CVS) is heavily influenced by the autonomic nervous system. Additionally, there is a functional alteration during the various stages of sleep. In nonrapid eye ...

The relationship between sleep and metabolism has emerged as a critical factor in aging and age-related diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation, ...