New research shows that reduced time in slow wave and REM sleep is associated with smaller brain volumes in regions ...

These findings provide some evidence that reduced slow wave sleep (SWS) and rapid eye movement sleep (REM) may contribute to brain atrophy, thereby increasing the risk of Alzheimer disease (AD).

Spending lower proportions of time in two deep sleep stages — including REM sleep — may be linked to volume changes in critical brain regions that can be vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease, a new study ...

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Brain injury in the extremely premature infant occurs most frequently within the first days after birth (1), preceding major developmental events in the cerebral hemispheres that normally occur ...

Sleep deficiency is associated with atrophy of the inferior parietal region of the brain, according to a study published online.

Share on Pinterest Scientists have found a link between sleep phases, changes in the brain, and Alzheimer’s risk. pocketlight/Getty Images Earlier studies have identified a relationship between ...