For most of human history, it was thought that the brain essentially shuts down during sleep - but scientists now know it’s quite active. Experts divide sleep into two general phases: non-REM sleep ...

Brain waves can be manipulated while in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, a sleep stage associated with memory and cognition, a new study from the University of Surrey finds. Novel technology, using ...

Upon first glance, sleep appears to be a restful, peaceful state. But if you were to zoom in on the sleeping brain and look at exactly what’s happening on a second to second basis, you’d find a much ...

A new study reveals that while we sleep, our brains quietly sort through the day’s experiences, keeping what we intend to remember and letting emotion-driven moments drift away. Study: Top-down ...

Meditation has been shown to have remarkable benefits for the meditator. Improved mental health has long been associated with meditation as it can reduce anxiety, fear, and sadness. But it can also ...