REM stands for Rapid Eye Movement and it’s seen as the deepest stage of the sleep cycle. As the name states, REM sleep is ...
The internet claims waking at the end of a sleep cycle will leave you refreshed, but experts aren’t convinced. By Clarissa Brincat Published Sep 9, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Image: DepositPhotos Get the ...
Although we know sleep is essential to our physical and mental well-being, it remains an incredibly enigmatic behavior, scientifically speaking. Researchers at the University of Michigan, however, may ...
Ever wonder why some mornings you wake up ready to go, and others you feel like a zombie? The difference often comes down to when you wake up during your sleep cycle, and that’s exactly what a sleep ...
Sleep is key to brain and body function, memory, physical performance, preventing chronic disease and improving mental health ...
A new study has found a link between rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and Alzheimer’s disease. The research from China, published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia by the Alzheimer’s Association, ...
A small snack may be doing more at bedtime than quieting a craving. Sleep researchers say one nut in particular lines up with the brain’s dream machinery. Pistachios are rich in melatonin and ...
RBD is marked by loss of REM sleep atonia, leading to physical dream enactment. Polysomnography is essential to confirm RBD and rule out other disorders. Idiopathic RBD is a strong predictor of ...