Traditional alarm clocks wake you up at a specific time regardless of what stage of sleep you're in. Sleep Cycle can wake you up when you're in your lightest sleep stage. Having used Sleep Cycle for ...

Sleeping for 7 to 9 hours at night isn't the only way to catch some z's. Here are four alternative sleep cycles -- and they're pretty obscure. Lara Vukelich Lara Vukelich is a freelance writer in San ...

Many of us know the feeling all too well: You're exhausted, but your brain is racing through thoughts in overdrive. Neuroscience experts have tips to help you wind down at night. Monique ...

Eat a balanced diet. You get lots of essential nutrients — like fiber and magnesium — from food. They can help support ...

7-9 hours remains the guideline, but not everyone needs that much sleep. Some need less, some need more. Sarah Mitroff/CNET If you find yourself asking, “How much sleep do I need?” you’re not alone.

Does your teen always seem exhausted, irritable, or struggling to stay awake in class? You're not alone. We're facing what experts have called a sleep deprivation epidemic among American teens. The ...

Two particular phases in your nightly routine seem to play outsize roles in cognitive health. By Mohana Ravindranath A good night’s sleep isn’t just about the number of hours you log. Getting quality ...

Time to give these so-called sleep hacks a rest? The team behind the sleep tracker Sleep Cycle crunched data from over 1 million global users to determine the social media slumber shortcuts that have ...