We ask an expert why REM sleep is so important, what happens if we don't get enough of it and how to get more REM sleep.

There are tell-tale signs when you don’t get enough REM sleep. It’s the fourth stage of sleep and it’s crucial for processing your daily experiences and banking shorter and longer-term memories.

REM sleep goes even deeper into brain recovery, dreaming and processing memories and emotions. This is the sleep stage in ...

Researchers have discovered that positive emotions enhance perceptual memories during sleep, particularly in the non-REM stage.

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Keeping up with one hobby may regulate the body's 'circadian rhythm' that governs the sleep-wake cycle, a specialist told the ...

Delayed REM sleep may be linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, new research found. Here's how to build a healthy ...

A new study has found that taking longer to reach the rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep is linked to a greater risk of ...

Experts suggest that one simple habit could help you get a better night's sleep - and it's something you might enjoy ...

Health experts at one of the world's leading institutions have explained how understanding one thing about sleep can ...

Taking longer to reach the rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep could mean you are more likely to develop dementia.