Research has found that deep sleep is crucial for the formation of memories. Amor Burakova/Stocksy “Depriving humans of sleep leads to all sorts of problems and can cause serious harm,” Franz Xaver ...

It's no secret that a good night's sleep is key to a healthy brain. However, the full extent of the importance of rest on our cognitive function is still being explored. And now, new research has ...

Our memories are valuable, yet they aren't always reliable. What we remember — and what we forget — often feels random, and it can be disappointing when our memory seems to let us down. While many ...

While sleep's positive impact on cognition has long been recognized, Baycrest researchers have revealed that a good night's sleep may actively enhance memory rather than simply protect it from decline ...

Like the device you’re probably reading this on, sometimes our brains need a hard reset or update to keep our software running bug-free. For humans, that’s sleep. Aside from being necessary for our ...

When faced with difficult tasks, sometimes people hit a mental wall and make the decision to "sleep on it." Returning to the task after sleeping, they often perform better. Why? Rhythmic brain ...

Analogue living is making a comeback – here is how to embrace it (and feel better in the process) ...

Perhaps you see a familiar face and cannot, for the life of you, remember the name. Or maybe you’re forever misplacing your keys. Or you forget to reply to a critical email after a notification pulls ...

Sleep disorders are believed to be common in people with mild cognitive impairment, with some estimates suggesting a rate as high as 60 percent. But even if you don’t have a sleep disorder that can be ...