Getting enough quality sleep is essential to strong memory function. Understanding the sleep-memory connection may help you learn to prioritize sleep and improve your memory.

Is excessive daytime sleepiness more than just a sign that you need an extra cup of coffee? According to new research, it may ...

Breath during sleep be a key component that helps the brain's memory hub do the best job possible to store and reinforce those memory.

A strong relationship exists between sleep and brain health. Long-term sleep disruptions can increase the risk of ...

In today’s fast-paced world, where productivity is often prioritized over rest, many underestimate the powerful connection between sleep and memory. Whether you are a student cramming for an exam, a ...

There are several factors that can influence an individual’s memory—and sleep habits are crucial. Beyond influencing our ability to fight disease and develop immunity, proper sleep is also essential ...

Researchers developed a novel “closed-loop” system that delivered electrical pulses in a brain region to synchronize brain activity recorded from another region in the brain to improve memory. Among ...

These distinct tests enabled the scientists to observe specific hippocampal activity during learning and then memory replay and consolidation in sleep. Because of the way our pupils change in response ...

Just as a conductor coordinates different instruments in an orchestra to produce a symphony, breathing coordinates hippocampal brain waves to strengthen memory while we sleep, reports a new study.

Scientists now know that while we snooze, our brains help solidify the memories we made during the day. In this Special Feature, we investigate whether simple techniques might help improve memory ...