Fruit fly mutants that have severe sleep deficits perform better at olfactory learning and memory tasks, according to a study published March 20 th in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Sheng ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Biological clock Getty Images/nambitomo Researchers have long wished to understand the connection between sleep and memory, ...

Researchers have long wished to understand the connection between sleep and memory, especially how the brain encodes long-term memories during slow-wave sleep (while discarding others), or the deep ...

Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes lower oxygen levels during sleep, is linked to degeneration of brain regions associated with memory through damage to the brain's small blood vessels, ...

A recent study found that sleep difficulties linked to long-term cannabis use may affect the severity of cannabis-related memory problems. The findings could inform the use of medical cannabis. The ...

One of the most important parts of living a healthy lifestyle is getting a good night's sleep. Quality sleep can prevent illness, reduce stress, and enhance cognitive function, just to name a few. A ...

Researchers led by Masako Tamaki at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan report a link between deep sleep and cerebrospinal fluid, the clear liquid that surrounds and supports the brain and ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Scientists have made a breakthrough in our understanding of how memories form in the brain and how this process may be ...

AS we age, brain cells face increasing challenges from inflammation, oxidative stress, reduced blood flow, and the buildup of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Mapodile/E+/Getty Images) Many of us enjoy a cup of coffee as an early morning pick-me-up, but caffeine's powers could extend far ...