Three distinct types of brainwaves occur during the sleep cycle, all of which correspond ... by three types of brainwaves: alpha waves, theta waves and delta waves. The former are typically ...

A sleep cycle is made up of four main stages ... K-complexes are long delta waves that help to keep you sleeping, as well as also consolidating memories. While this stage of sleep is restorative ...

A new study reveals that not getting enough of specific stages in the sleep cycle may be linked to cognitive decline and ...

Humans cycle through sleep stages roughly every 90 minutes. In the first portion of the night, Atwood said that more of the ...

Scientists think that manipulating brain waves while we dream could help treat ... during the rapid eye movement (REM) phase of the sleep cycle – named after the jerking motion of our eyes ...

“Our findings provide preliminary evidence that reduced neuroactivity during sleep may contribute to brain atrophy, thereby ...

A new study suggests that insufficient slow-wave and REM sleep may accelerate brain deterioration associated with Alzheimer's ...

Humans cycle through sleep stages roughly every 90 minutes. In the first portion of the night, Atwood said that more of the cycle is slow wave sleep, or deep sleep, which is essential to repairing ...