Our brains have an extraordinary ability to adapt and learn, a process known as neuroplasticity. From navigating a new city to mastering a new skill, neuroplasticity allows us to reshape our neural ...

Not only must your brain maintain a vast archive of existing memories, but it also has to keep track of new stuff each day. That requires getting ready to deal with new memories before they occur, ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images You've probably noticed that you feel more alert and capable after a good ...

We're constantly making memories with every experience, but how do they stick with us? It turns out that a good night's sleep makes them last. Recent research shows that as we sleep, the neurons in ...

Research shows that people who sleep poorly tend to have brain age that is older than their actual age. Chronic inflammation ...

Scientists reveal how sleep, especially naps, boosts motor learning after TBI, offering new insights into brain activity and rehabilitation strategies to enhance recovery outcomes. New research ...

Sleep hygiene refers to habits that support good-quality sleep. These include allowing enough time for sleep, keeping your ...

Animals have evolved to sleep in extreme ways — for example, taking micro naps during parenting, sleeping on the wing during ...

A groundbreaking new study from Bar-Ilan University shows that one of sleep's core functions originated hundreds of millions ...

There are some obvious signs of a poor night’s sleep — fatigue, irritability and trouble focusing, to name a few — but it can also have some hidden effects. In a new study led by University of ...

SleepFM showed especially strong results for Parkinson’s disease (C-index 0.89), dementia (0.85), hypertensive heart disease ...

You've probably noticed that you feel more alert and capable after a good night's sleep, and perhaps even that you perform better at work or in your studies. But what exactly is happening while you ...