Like many Americans, I know I need more sleep. I'm a night owl, often writing late into the night, but also a mom who gets up early with her kids. The result: I'm not getting enough rest.
A good night's sleep does more than just help you feel rested--it might literally clear your mind. A new study shows how deep sleep may wash away waste buildup in the brain during waking hours, an ...
In a normal sleep structure, non-REM sleep—a deep sleep stage where rest and recovery occur—and REM sleep, during which memories are consolidated and dreams occur, repeatedly alternate. This allows ...