Deep sleep refers to slow-wave sleep — a stage in the sleep cycle when brain waves slow down. Getting enough deep sleep is crucial for numerous bodily functions. But how to increase deep sleep isn’t ...

Here’s a question from an Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation colleague: My wife and I have recently begun tracking our sleep; I use an Oura Ring and she uses a Garmin watch. The devices not only ...

Sleep science continues revealing new insights about this fundamental aspect of human health. Research consistently demonstrates that quality sleep affects everything from cognitive function to ...

What do you imagine a good night’s sleep to be? Often when people come into our sleep clinic seeking treatment, they share ideas about healthy sleep. Many think when their head hits the pillow, they ...

It may come as no surprise that hormonal upheaval – say, during puberty or menopause – can play havoc with sleep. But our hormones influence sleep all the time, not just during big changes. What’s ...

This Sleep Awareness Month, consider this your sign to stop glorifying exhaustion and start protecting your rest.

This sleep stage is incredibly important.

Researchers at the University of Lausanne have identified a novel role for the brain's 'locus coeruleus' in sleep and its disruptions. This brain region facilitates the transition between NREM and REM ...

With daylight saving time fast approaching, our sleep cycles are about to get thrown for a loop. But don’t panic — you don’t have to rely on pharmaceutical sleep aids that leave you groggy or tired.

Quality sleep is critical for people living with epilepsy to avoid triggering seizures. Poor sleep can affect seizures, ...