The cause of sleep paralysis is poorly understood but is thought to involve a disruption or fragmentation of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. REM is the stage of sleep characterized by low muscle tone ...

REM sleep goes even deeper into brain recovery, dreaming and processing memories and emotions. This is the sleep stage in which your eyes move rapidly. If you've ever caught your dog or cat in a REM ...

A good night’s sleep isn’t just about the number of hours you log. Getting quality sleep — the kind that leaves you feeling ...

Scientists have long known that sleep is essential for memory consolidation, emotional regulation, and cognitive function.

In the stillness of the night, when the body should lie calm in sleep, something else may be happening beneath the surface.

After analyzing many previous studies on lucid dreaming, researchers have defined it as a state that differs significantly from both REM sleep and wakefulness.

Tirzepatide is now approved for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, highlighting the drug class' potential in sleep medicine.

Researchers examined brain activity during lucid dreams, REM sleep, and wakefulness, discovering unique brain function patterns. Lucid dreaming happens when you are conscious during a dream.