New research published in The Journal of Neuroscience reveals that basic sound processing remains active in the brainstem during non-rapid eye movement sleep, but weakens in the auditory cortex as ...

Sleep entails a complex interplay of neural oscillations and state-dependent activity that underpins cognitive processes such as memory consolidation, synaptic homeostasis and emotional regulation.

Currently, the first-choice treatment for PTSD is exposure-based psychotherapy, where therapists help rewire the emotions associated with the traumatic memory in the patient’s brain, shifting from ...

Just as a single night of insomnia may leave you feeling groggy and cranky, solid slumber can help you feel rested and ready to take on the day. How well you sleep over time, however, can influence ...

Just as a single night of insomnia may leave you feeling groggy and cranky, solid slumber can help you feel rested and ready to take on the day. How well you sleep over time, however, can influence ...

Women actually need an extra hour of sleep as they use their brains throughout the day. Dr. Viny Kantroo explains why women ...

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 ...