A new study reveals that fragmented sleep causes cellular damage to the brain's blood vessels, providing further evidence to suggest that sleep disruption predisposes the brain to dementia. "We found ...

New research published in the journal Sleep Health has found that sleep fragmentation, which refers to the amount of time spent awake in bed after initially falling asleep, is linked to slower mental ...

Sleep often becomes lighter and more fragmented with age. A neurologist explains why older adults wake up more at night, when ...

A new study highlights how important uninterrupted sleep is to recovery after a traumatic brain injury, finding that fragmented sleep in injured mice is linked to a loss of rapid-eye-movement (REM) ...

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Have you ever tossed and turned under a full moon and wondered if its glow was keeping you awake? For generations, people have believed that the Moon has the power to stir up sleepless nights and ...

Sleep is of great importance to overall health, but many people struggle to get quality slumber. In an annual survey by US News, which was released in March, thousands of Americans weighed in on their ...

Sleeping during the hot summer months can be a struggle for some. It’s necessary for the body to cool down for optimal rest — so what’s the best way to harness a good night’s sleep during periods of ...

Have you ever tossed and turned under a full moon and wondered if its glow was keeping you awake? For generations, people have believed that the Moon has the power to stir up sleepless nights and ...