A brief afternoon nap may reset key brain processes, helping the mind stay flexible, focused, and ready to learn.

Want to give your brain a boost? It might be time for a "synaptic reset." New research suggests that a short midday nap can ...

Recent research reveals we dip into a sleeplike state as our brains flush out waste buildup.

SUNDAY, June 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Your morning cup of coffee might help you power through the day — but could it be keeping your brain too alert at night, even while you sleep? A new study ...

Late-night scrolling isn’t the only thing sabotaging your slumber. New research suggests that a common daily habit may send your brain into overdrive while you sleep — even if you do it hours before ...

Neuroplasticity is real: Your brain is constantly changing and can form new neural connections throughout your life. Stress is a blocker: Chronic stress inhibits the brain’s ability to adapt and ...

Getting enough sleep is one of the most effective ways to restore metabolic balance in the brain and body. SimpleImages/Moment via Getty Images You stayed up too late scrolling through your phone, ...

The mice had a genetic mutation that he suspected was linked to sleep problems. More striking were the electrical brain ...

Caffeine doesn't just make it harder to fall asleep; it changes how the brain behaves during rest. New research shows that caffeine alters brain activity in ways that make sleep look more like ...