As we sleep, our brain moves through four stages and two phases: non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM). The brain has four stages within the NREM phase. Each stage and phase of ...
Falling back means we're enjoying that extra hour of sleep. While it can be refreshing to have more time to rest in bed, the ...
Time to give these so-called sleep hacks a rest? The team behind the sleep tracker Sleep Cycle crunched data from over 1 million global users to determine the social media slumber shortcuts that have ...
Traditional alarm clocks wake you up at a specific time regardless of what stage of sleep you're in. Sleep Cycle can wake you ...
The internet claims waking at the end of a sleep cycle will leave you refreshed, but experts aren’t convinced. By Clarissa Brincat Published Sep 9, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Image: DepositPhotos Get the ...
Many of us know the feeling all too well: You're exhausted, but your brain is racing through thoughts in overdrive. Neuroscience experts have tips to help you wind down at night. Monique ...
Sleeping and waking up at different times is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, even for people who get the recommended amount of sleep, according to new research. While ...