There are far more people who would like to need less sleep than who actually need less sleep,” says Dr. Daniel Buysse, ...

Doctors explain how sticking to two key sleep hygiene habits in middle age and beyond can add four years to your life and ...

You're hitting in the gym, micromanging your macros, and chasing performance like the majority of people pretending on social media. But you're cutting sleep short....you're sabotaging your gains.

Is taping your mouth shut really the secret to better sleep? Mouth taping is the latest sleep hack to go viral on social media. Some claim the practice leads to deeper sleep, less snoring and more ...

Children need adequate sleep for optimal learning and for their mental and physical health. But a new study finds that few kids are getting the recommended amount of shut-eye, even though their ...

CHICAGO -- Kids and teens who spend more time on screens and get less sleep may have higher risks for future heart and metabolic problems such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, unhealthy ...

A recent study in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that adults who are naturally more active at night have poorer cardiovascular health and a higher risk of heart attack or stroke ...

How does your brain know when it's time to sleep? There are two main factors: Hours Awake. The longer you've been awake, the stronger your drive for sleep. Circadian Rhythm. Your body operates on a ...

Know how poor sleep and vitamin D deficiency in children can impact brain growth, immunity, focus, behavior, and long-term ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American We all know we should get more sleep, we're ...