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

A good night’s sleep isn’t just about the number of hours you log. Getting quality sleep — the kind that leaves you feeling ...

The study, led by UTSA psychology professor Itamar Lerner, involves collaboration with first responders, such as firefighters ...

In the stillness of the night, when the body should lie calm in sleep, something else may be happening beneath the surface.

Think: Responding to important stimuli (like your morning alarm clock, a baby crying, or a fire alarm sounding) or dreaming during REM sleep stages. Now that you know your body burns calories when ...

After analyzing many previous studies on lucid dreaming, researchers have defined it as a state that differs significantly from both REM sleep and wakefulness. The awareness of dreaming during a ...

Different sleep stages serve distinct memory purposes – REM sleep helps with emotional and procedural memory, while deep sleep strengthens factual knowledge. The body also uses sleep as prime ...