We ask an expert why REM sleep is so important, what happens if we don't get enough of it and how to get more REM sleep.

Scientists have uncovered a potential link between delayed REM sleep and Alzheimer's disease. A new study shows that ...

Taking longer to enter the dream phase can disrupt the ability to consolidate memories and interfere with emotion regulation.

A delay in getting to the rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep may be linked to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, ...

A new study from the University of California, San Francisco, has identified a potential link between a common sleep problem and an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease ...

REM sleep goes even deeper into brain recovery, dreaming and processing memories and emotions. This is the sleep stage in ...

Taking longer to get to deep sleep or REM sleep can disrupt memory consolidation and emotional processing, affecting overall ...

However, some research suggests that poor sleep could raise your risk of Alzheimer’s. A study published in November found ...

A new study showed that people who took longer to enter this dream phase of sleep had higher levels of amyloid beta and tau, ...

Scientists at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan have discovered how sleep helps strengthen memories linked to ...

From smart rings to mattress sensors, here are our top picks of the best sleep trackers that reveal what really happens ...