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.

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

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

As part of a full night’s rest, we cycle through four stages of sleep several times. This includes three stages of non-REM sleep and one stage of REM (dream) sleep. Each cycle takes around 90 to ...

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

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 indicates.

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

Deep sleep is often confused with REM sleep, but the two are actually different. Deep sleep is the part of your sleep cycle in which your body recovers from the day. During deep sleep, your body ...

How Does AI Contribute to Better Sleep Habits? The intersection of artificial intelligence and sleep science has led to ...

It’s not a secret that sleep can get more difficult with age — research suggests that up to half of older adults complain of ...