"I have to get my deep REM sleep," expresses a common confusion about two very different types of sleep. Deep sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep are not the same; they do not even overlap. They ...

Lucid dreaming is so yesterday. Now, sleep scientists are focusing on a rare phenomenon in which people remain aware while sleeping — but experience no dreams, thoughts or even a sense of self.

Many things go into getting a good night’s rest — including getting enough deep sleep. While “deep” and “quality” sleep might sound interchangeable, deep sleep is actually one of the four sleep stages ...

Long-term use of benzodiazepines and Z-drugs may help older adults fall asleep, but new research shows they alter sleep architecture and brain activity in ways that could undermine memory and next-day ...

Ancient roots: Sound healing has a history of over 2,000 years, beginning with singing bowls in Nepal, Tibet, and India, now adapted into digital sound therapies. Brain and body: Binaural beats can ...