“REM sleep is an active time for the brain, and great for innovation, creativity and emotional regulation,” says Bostock. Each cycle repeats every 90 minutes. “People often assume they ...

People who take longer to enter the dream stage of the sleep cycle are more likely to develop dementia, suggests a new study.

Taking longer to enter the dream phase can disrupt the ability to consolidate memories and interfere with emotion regulation.

At 39, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to dazzle the football world with his incredible fitness, scoring 85 goals in 94 games for Al-Nassr. While his rigorous training and strict diet are well-documented, ...

Scientists have uncovered a potential link between delayed REM sleep and Alzheimer's disease. A new study shows that ...

noting that an adult sleep cycle usually lasts around 90 minutes. “During this time we dip into deep sleep and then back into light sleep again. It isn't unusual to have an awakening after a ...

If you have time to indulge, a 90-minute nap — which roughly coincides with the length of a full sleep cycle — may avoid waking during deep sleep while helping to recover from inadequate sleep.

Scientists have found that both the quality and amount of sleep we get can affect our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Short Sleep Cycles “Unlike adults, who have 90-minute sleep cycles, newborns have much shorter cycles of about 50–60 minutes, alternating between active sleep (REM) and quiet sleep (non-REM ...

Discover the link between REM sleep and Alzheimer's disease. Learn how delayed REM sleep may indicate elevated protein levels ...