A brief afternoon nap may reset key brain processes, helping the mind stay flexible, focused, and ready to learn.

Recent research reveals we dip into a sleeplike state as our brains flush out waste buildup.

Want to give your brain a boost? It might be time for a "synaptic reset." New research suggests that a short midday nap can ...

Caffeine doesn't just make it harder to fall asleep; it changes how the brain behaves during rest. New research shows that caffeine alters brain activity in ways that make sleep look more like ...

On the flip side, sleep also may be used to supercharge your memories and improve your recall. “In part, while we are ...

Late-night scrolling isn’t the only thing sabotaging your slumber. New research suggests that a common daily habit may send your brain into overdrive while you sleep — even if you do it hours before ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MIT study reveals how sleep deprivation causes your brain to flush itself clean while you’re awake, disrupting focus and ...

Ever wonder why some mornings you wake up ready to go, and others you feel like a zombie? The difference often comes down to when you wake up during your sleep cycle, and that’s exactly what a sleep ...

SUNDAY, June 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Your morning cup of coffee might help you power through the day — but could it be keeping your brain too alert at night, even while you sleep? A new study ...