A particular sort of dream control helps people mold their minds, practice real-life skills, and even shape their waking ...

Cholinergic modulation of neural networks supports sequential and complementary roles for NREM and REM states in memory ...

That theory posits that, if memories were shrubs, the non-REM phase of sleep helps them grow taller and stronger. The REM ...

Although we know sleep is essential to our physical and mental well-being, it remains an incredibly enigmatic behavior, ...

Researchers have identified a brain circuit in mice that could explain why humans engage in prolonged and deep sleep after ...

A newly identified brain circuit in mice may explain why we sleep longer and deeper after being sleep deprived – and lead to ...

Narcolepsy is caused by a deficiency of orexin, a brain chemical that regulates wakefulness and REM sleep. The MSLT and polysomnography are gold standards for diagnosing narcolepsy.

This type of hallucination is a hallmark for many people with sleep paralysis.

In REM sleep, our bodies are paralyzed so we don’t act out our ... Other common contributors are sleep deprivation, jet lag, an irregular sleep schedule, sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, and ...

Sleep Cycles: One rapid eye movement (REM) stage and three non-REM stages that altogether last about 90 to 120 minutes Benefits: Physical and mental recuperation and memory consolidation Disorders ...

Narcolepsy, a chronic sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness, frequently includes sleep paralysis as a symptom. However, most people who experience sleep paralysis do not ...

People with narcolepsy often enter REM sleep within minutes of falling asleep rather than the normal 90-minute delay, creating an unstable sleep architecture that prevents truly restorative rest.