A peaceful sleep is like a reset button for one's body and mind. But what happens if it skips? Deprivation of sleep for a night is the beginning of a chain reaction that is going to affect almost ...

According to researchers, during brief lapses in focus, a wave of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flows out of the brain — the same process that typically occurs when we sleep, helping to remove waste that ...

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been something of a night owl, but when I read studies like the one I’m sharing today, I start to question my life choices. Let’s go straight to the research. A ...

After a night of poor sleep, you don't feel as alert as you should. Your brain might seem foggy, and your mind drifts off when you should be paying attention.

This is the third in a series of articles about the science of various aspects of college life. Around 70% of college students report getting less than eight hours of sleep a night. With looming ...