This video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW considers the purpose of sleep and, in particular, the connection it shares with memory. By studying the dreams of rats, researchers are hoping to gain ...

Sleep gives your body time to repair itself and carry out important functions, like clearing out waste and releasing hormones. Without these processes, our bodies can’t function correctly. Getting ...

In the last several years, books and articles have increasingly drawn attention to the key role of sleep in preserving good health. In the long run, better sleep may have protective effects on risk ...

In the last several years, books and articles have increasingly drawn attention to the key role of sleep in preserving good health. In the long run, better sleep may have protective effects on risk ...