Scientists have discovered that breast cancer can quietly throw the brain’s internal clock off balance—almost immediately after cancer begins. In mice, tumors flattened the natural daily rhythm 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 ...

Earlier studies have identified a relationship between sleep and Alzheimer’s disease. A new study looks in detail at sleep phases, brain changes, and Alzheimer’s disease. According to the results, ...

Hormone levels fluctuate like the tides, ebbing and flowing according to carefully orchestrated cycles. These hormones not only influence the body, but can cross into the brain and shape the behavior ...

… but our independent journalism isn’t free to produce. Help us keep it this way with a tax-deductible donation today. While a flexible body may be helpful for physical health, a flexible brain — or ...

We’ve all been there — dragging ourselves out of bed feeling like we’ve been hit by a truck despite getting a full night’s sleep. The alarm blares, and you wonder how eight hours of rest could ...

Understanding the risk factors associated with Alzheimer’s disease is a hot topic. With few effective treatments and increased prevalence, taking steps to potentially reduce risk is vital. The authors ...

(Santa Barbara, Calif.) — Hormone levels fluctuate like the tides, ebbing and flowing according to carefully orchestrated cycles. These hormones not only influence the body, but can cross into the ...