New research shows that sleep loss alters specific memory circuits, but also hints that a familiar compound may help restore ...

I've always wondered what exactly happens inside my brain after a sleepless night. Why does everything feel harder—thinking ...

Sleep deprivation has long been known to weaken the immune system. Now UF Health Cancer Institute researchers have made a startling discovery: The gut microbiota drives changes to the immune system ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getting enough sleep is one of the most effective ways to restore metabolic balance in the brain and body. SimpleImages/Moment via ...

Sleeping 7-8 hours is not the only thing that determines well-rounded rest. Sleep also depends on the quality.

Modern society’s relentless pace has normalized sleep deprivation, with millions of Americans routinely sacrificing rest for productivity. This dangerous trend carries profound cardiovascular ...

For decades, we’ve been trained to think about weight as it relates to physical activity—as in, regular workouts are key to maintaining a healthy body weight. Yet as scientists’ understanding of ...

Many of us have been hearing the weight loss hormone story for a while. If you are sleep deprived: Your body makes more Ghrelin-the hormone that says GO, eat more and Your body makes less Leptin-the ...

Over the years, I’ve treated hundreds of patients who struggle with both sleep and weight issues. Many of them are women. From patients, I often hear: “I’m not sleeping well. And I can’t seem to lose ...