Many people use sound machines or apps that play pink noise to help them sleep better. But new research from the University of Pennsylvania suggests that pink noise may actually reduce important sleep ...

The locus coeruleus is a region of the brain that is instrumental in coordinating our mental processing and is the primary source of noradrenaline in the brain, which acts to regulate arousal states ...

Stages of sleep explained in clear terms, showing how sleep unfolds through the night and why order, timing, and consistency affect rest ...

Getting a bad night’s sleep is no longer just about feeling tired the next day. Neurologists say chronic sleep deprivation is increasingly being understood as a root cause of several neurological ...

Ever noticed how your grandparents or elderly neighbours are up and about before the sun rises? While it might seem like a quirky habit, waking up early is actually a common and natural part of ageing ...