sleep

Cognitive brain function appears to be affected by irregular sleep

I had grand plans to ring in the year 2021. I even put my New Year's glasses on our cat, Fluffy. I ended up ordering pizza, watching The Flight Attendant, and falling asleep before midnight.

Franklin County Sheriff's Deputies now say this early Tuesday morning crash occurred because the driver fell asleep while on their way to work.

During early development the primary activity of the brain is sleep! Sleep directly impacts physical and mental development.

Taking a midday snooze has been shown to increase alertness, focus and concentration. But just how long should your power nap be?

We all know getting too little sleep isn’t good for us, but did you know getting too much shuteye can make your memory worse, too?

Las Vegas and Miami are known for their glitz and glamour, but all that fun apparently comes at a price. The residents in those cities have been deemed the most in need of some rest and relaxation.

In an incident that’s sure to rattle your faith in emergency services, a 911 dispatcher in Maryland nodded off and started snoring after taking a panicked call from a woman whose husband had stopped breathing. Yeesh. Not a great time to fall asleep on the job, guy.

There is a new mask that allows you to control your dreams. You read that right! The Remee mask let's you steer your dreams where you want them to go while you are in REM sleep. The mask detects when you're in a deep sleep, and flashes a few faint red lights in a specific sequence...