Even a short afternoon nap can help the brain recover and improve its ability to learn. In a study published on January 22, ...

Even a short afternoon nap can help the brain recover and improve its ability to learn. In a study published on January 22, 2026, in the journal NeuroImage, researchers at the Medical Center - ...

Adequate sleep duration is essential for overall health, but other components of sleep — a consistent bedtime, uninterrupted sleep, daytime function — can also contribute to cardiometabolic health and ...

There are more microbes in a gram of feces than there are people on the planet. Contrary to the cutting-edge scientific ...

Even small improvements in sleep routine, physical activity, and diet can increase longevity for people with unhealthy habits ...

To stay focused, Saunders recommends the Pomodoro technique – studying in 25-minute timed blocks of study with five minute ...

Met up with an old friend last week and he arrived at the cafe wearing on his wrist what looked like – from a distance – a small block of flats.

Make the most of your midday Zzzs.

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With sleep impacting health issues like stress and weight, tracking REM and deep sleep can help you improve your nights.

When you’re short on sleep and your focus suddenly drifts, your brain may be briefly slipping into cleanup mode. Scientists ...

First, the idea that good sleep means putting your head down and getting seven or eight hours straight is a recent idea. For ...