As we sleep, our brain moves through four stages and two phases: non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM). The brain has four stages within the NREM phase. Each stage and phase of ...

Automatic sleep stage classification using neural networks represents a significant advancement in sleep research, providing a robust alternative to traditional manual scoring methods. By leveraging ...

Over one-third of Americans use some sort of device to track their sleep, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. CREDIT: whitebalaance.space via Getty Images. Get the Popular Science ...

BIDSleep, an app developed using the Apple Watch Series 6, aims to monitor sleep disorders - without the hassle of a sleep ...

Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) was a wellness editor at CNET and holds Sleep Science Coach and Stress Management certificates from the Spencer Institute. She received her bachelor's degree in creative ...

For years now, we've been told that we have to get enough sleep to maintain our physical and mental health. But in reality, the quality of that sleep might be more important than the quantity. Sure, ...

The risk of getting dementia may go up as you get older if you don't get enough slow-wave sleep. A 2023 study found that over-60s are 27 percent more likely to develop dementia if they lose just 1 ...