The restorative function of sleep is shaped by its duration, timing, continuity, subjective
quality, and efficiency. Current sleep recommendations specify only nocturnal duration and …

Dementia is the seventh leading cause of mortality, and a major source of disability and
dependency in older individuals globally. Cognitive decline (and, to a lesser extent, normal …

Background Auditory stimulation has emerged as a promising tool to enhance non-
invasively sleep slow waves, deep sleep brain oscillations that are tightly linked to sleep …

Slow-wave sleep is the deep non-rapid eye-movement (NREM) sleep stage that is most
relevant for the recuperative function of sleep. Its defining property is the presence of slow …

How do passing moments turn into lasting memories? Sheltered from external tasks and
distractions, sleep constitutes an optimal state for the brain to reprocess and consolidate …

Sleep is essential for our physical and mental well-being. During sleep, despite the paucity
of overt behavior, our brain remains active and exhibits a wide range of coupled brain …

Sleep promotes memory consolidation: the process by which newly acquired memories are
stabilised, strengthened, and integrated into long-term storage. Pioneering research in …

Background Sleep and neurodegeneration are assumed to be locked in a bi-directional
vicious cycle. Improving sleep could break this cycle and help to prevent …

Sleep disorders are widespread in society and are prevalent in military personnel and in
Veterans. Disturbances of sleep and arousal mechanisms are common in neuropsychiatric …

Abstract Purpose of Review We review recent studies published from 2019 to 2024
examining slow waves and sleep spindles abnormalities across neurodevelopmental …