A brief afternoon nap may reset key brain processes, helping the mind stay flexible, focused, and ready to learn.

Want to give your brain a boost? It might be time for a "synaptic reset." New research suggests that a short midday nap can ...

Caffeine doesn't just make it harder to fall asleep; it changes how the brain behaves during rest. New research shows that caffeine alters brain activity in ways that make sleep look more like ...

Recent research reveals we dip into a sleeplike state as our brains flush out waste buildup.

Late-night scrolling isn’t the only thing sabotaging your slumber. New research suggests that a common daily habit may send your brain into overdrive while you sleep — even if you do it hours before ...

Neuroplasticity is real: Your brain is constantly changing and can form new neural connections throughout your life. Stress is a blocker: Chronic stress inhibits the brain’s ability to adapt and ...

The mice had a genetic mutation that he suspected was linked to sleep problems. More striking were the electrical brain ...

Getting enough sleep is one of the most effective ways to restore metabolic balance in the brain and body. SimpleImages/Moment via Getty Images You stayed up too late scrolling through your phone, ...

SUNDAY, June 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Your morning cup of coffee might help you power through the day — but could it be keeping your brain too alert at night, even while you sleep? A new study ...