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.

Taking longer to get to deep sleep or REM sleep can disrupt memory consolidation and emotional processing, affecting overall ...

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

A delay in getting to the rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep may be linked to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, ...

Prolonged rapid eye movement sleep latency may be an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according ...

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

However, some research suggests that poor sleep could raise your risk of Alzheimer’s. A study published in November found ...

Alcohol is often used as a sleep aid – with some people crediting a "nightcap" with helping them fall asleep more easily. But ...

Taking longer to enter the dream phase can interfere with the consolidation of memories and upset the regulation of emotions, researchers say. Delayed REM sleep may be a potential indication of ...

A new study has found a link between poor sleep quality caused by the length of time it takes to enter the REM sleep phase, ...

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