If the organ doesn't get time to clean itself at night, it'll find (often inconvenient) time during the day.

The study explains that cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which normally moves during sleep to clear waste products accumulated in ...

When you’re short on sleep and your focus suddenly drifts, your brain may be briefly slipping into cleanup mode. Scientists ...

In the quiet hours of the night, while your body rests, your brain is busy. It's sorting through the day’s moments, filing some away as lasting memories, and brushing off others. Scientists have long ...

Scientists warn this sleep habit could be early sign of dementia - Study finds this cognitive decline comparatively more ...

Children with spina bifida, a malformation of the spinal cord that can lead to mobility impairments and hydrocephalus—a buildup of fluid in the brain—face significant risk of cognitive difficulties ...

It might be worth working a little bit harder to get that much-desired, but often elusive, good night's sleep. Deep sleep clears the mind of waste just as a "dishwasher" cleans dirty plates and ...

Have you ever wondered what actually happens in the brain during sleep? While your body appears still and at rest, your brain remains highly active, carrying out essential processes that keep you ...

It’s no secret that the stimulating side effects of caffeine can impact our ability to get quality sleep. But until now, understanding around its impact on the sleeping brain has been limited. In a ...