An autopsy study of a 45-year-old former U.S. Navy crewman with severe chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) suggested that ...

Sleep plays a critical role in memory, cognitive performance, and overall health. But for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease—a progressive neurodegenerative condition that impacts memory and ...

People with Alzheimer’s may sleep a lot, hardly ever, or have other issues at night. WebMD has tips to help them (and you) get more rest.

Not getting enough of the deeper stages of sleep raises the risk of brain deterioration associated with Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds. CNN values your feedback 1.

Research has shown that just a single night of sleep deprivation can lead to increased beta-amyloid accumulation in brain regions affected by Alzheimer’s. Sleep also consolidates memories ...

Groundbreaking study uncovers the crucial link between REM sleep patterns and Alzheimer's disease, providing new insights for early detection and prevention.

Taking too long to enter the phase of sleep in which we dream may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease.. This is the conclusion of an international team of researchers who studied the sleep ...

“The vast majority of adults truly need somewhere between seven and nine hours, and we offer that range because there is a ...

A newly identified brain circuit in mice may explain why we sleep longer and deeper after being sleep deprived – and lead to ...

A groundbreaking study links nighttime heart rhythm to future health conditions. Conducted at the University of Bern, it ...

Deep sleep deficiency may accelerate Alzheimer's-related brain deterioration, a study suggests. Lead author Gawon Cho links inadequate sleep to brain shrinkage in Alzheimer's regions.