We’re aware that a good night’s sleep helps to restore energy, but a new study in rats and mice, carried by scientists at Cornell University, has found that sleep also resets another vital function, ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Sleep and memory are inextricably linked. And yet, about one in three adults in the U.S. report not getting enough sleep ...

Brain health specialists say your everyday routine may have a far bigger impact on mental performance and aging than most ...

Learning while sleeping had long been relegated to the realm of quackery, but new studies suggest that we may be able to ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A bad night's sleep can make anyone a bit forgetful, but now ...

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 ...

One of sleep’s key functions is to stabilize and integrate new memories into our brain’s long-term memory systems, a process known as "consolidation." This idea is now widely accepted, though it ...

Amid exam pressure for board exams or competitive exams, many students cut down on sleep to study more. Experts warn this ...

Since no one ever does anything worthwhile on their own, who you know is important. But what you know — and what you do with what you know — is crucial. Learning, memory, and cognitive skills are a ...