NPR's Short Wave talks about babies' perceptions of rhythm, how sleep may help us solve puzzles and why snakes may be able to ...

A recent study suggests that pink noise may interfere with REM sleep nd reduce overall sleep quality. The researchers say ...

Additional measures for those looking to improve the quantity and quality of their sleep include evening exercise and a diet rich in fruits and veggies.

If you’re looking to get the best night’s sleep in 2026, then you need to be focusing on your REM sleep. I’ve been testing a Luna smart ring for the past few weeks, and its sleep features have been my ...

Victorian anthropologist Edward Tylor argued that dreams of dead relatives convinced early humans they had souls. Émile Durkheim rejected this, insisting dreams are too fleeting and shaped by culture ...

Getting to sleep often takes longer than a beat. With 1 in 3 adults struggling to snooze, it’s no wonder many will try anything to get the recommended seven to nine hours or fall asleep fast. Binaural ...

Valerie Cacho, MD, is a board-certified sleep medicine specialist and the founder of the online educational company Sleephoria. Make sure you follow a consistent sleep schedule to help regulate your ...

Sleep apnea could be even more dangerous than you think. A new study links the condition with micro-bleeds in the brain. Six-million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with sleep apnea. But up to ...

REM may be the most talked-about part of the sleep cycle, but getting enough of it can still be an elusive quest. You might know by now that it’s important, but maybe you don’t know exactly why or how ...

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Finnish neuro-wellness startup Audicin has announced a unique wearable that aims to help users manage stress and accelerate recovery throughout the workday—even in environments where phones aren’t ...