Ever wake up convinced something happened that actually didn’t? That vivid memory of a conversation with your friend, a movie you’re sure you watched, or an event that feels completely real but never ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes lower oxygen levels during sleep, is linked to degeneration of brain regions associated with memory through damage to the brain’s small ...

When we think of sleep, we often imagine a passive, resting state. However, the brain is remarkably active during certain stages of sleep, particularly during Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep. This ...

Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes lower oxygen levels during sleep, is linked to degeneration of brain regions associated with memory through damage to the brain's small blood vessels, ...

RBD is marked by loss of REM sleep atonia, leading to physical dream enactment. Polysomnography is essential to confirm RBD and rule out other disorders. Idiopathic RBD is a strong predictor of ...

Your brain cycles through several stages during sleep, and REM sleep might be the most critical. This mysterious phase, where dreams unfold and memories solidify, accounts for roughly a quarter of ...

"Our results suggest that certain brain areas in women with isolated REM sleep behavior disorder are better protected than those in men, likely through the action of estrogens," emphasizes Shady ...