A new study drawing from 47 million nights of sleep data has found that a simple sleep behavior rule can extend your life.

REM sleep goes even deeper into brain recovery, dreaming and processing memories and emotions. This is the sleep stage in ...

Research analyzed the brains of sleep-deprived people and found specific changes—or lack thereof. Experts say this is a good ...

25 to 37% of students and adults report attention problems or mind-wandering during tasks, with smartphone and internet use ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As people across the country set the clocks back this weekend, a UConn Health doctor is stressing the importance of getting enough ...

Picture this. It is 2:17 am, you are staring at the ceiling, counting the hours left before the alarm rings. Five… maybe four ...

Here’s what the science says.

Getting good sleep is a prerequisite to accomplishment, to good relationships, and to a pleasurable life. If you’re not getting enough sleep (7 to 9 hours a night for most adults, perhaps a bit less ...

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 ...

A summer of relaxation and fun can make for lifelong memories for kids in their journey through life. Although an important part of development, the leisurely pace to summer can get students off their ...

We know that sleep is important for our health — long-term sleep issues have been linked to worse cardiovascular health, a weakened immune system and cancer. But how do you know if you’re getting ...