(CNN) — Loss of slow-wave sleep as you age may increase your risk of developing dementia, according to a new study. “We found that aging was associated with a decline in the amount of the deepest ...

If you've been looking for a sign to work on your sleep hygiene, this is it. A new study suggests that a particular wave of sleep, called slow-wave sleep, plays an integral role in staving off ...

The key to keeping your wits about you as you age may lie in shut-eye during midlife. A study found that people over 60 who didn’t get enough slow-wave sleep — the third stage in the human sleep cycle ...

A Simple Solution Meditation Before Sleep: In today's fast-paced world, our minds and bodies often feel drained by the end of ...

Deep sleep refers to slow-wave sleep — a stage in the sleep cycle when brain waves slow down. Getting enough deep sleep is crucial for numerous bodily functions. But how to increase deep sleep isn’t ...

A new study published in the journal Psychophysiology provides evidence that the specific way a person breathes during ...

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Sign up for CNN’s Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. Loss of slow-wave sleep as you age may ...