Sleep is essential for health, yet modern lifestyles disrupt it, causing long-term effects. Insufficient sleep affects ...

The short term effects of sleep deprivation are well documented; cognitive fog, reduced alertness and an impaired ability to regulate emotions, to name just a few. Now, a Swedish study has shed more ...

Parents deal with sleep deprivation all the time, but they may not be aware of the underlying channels through which their tiredness affects their children. Many parents intuitively understand how ...

Ever notice how after a night of tossing and turning, you suddenly have the willpower of a toddler in a candy store? There you are, bleary-eyed in the morning, making a beeline for the sweetest, most ...

The modern world is filled with unlimited options for how to spend our time. We devote significant amounts of energy to work, where we are expected to accomplish more in less time with fewer resources ...

In an ideal world, every night would offer a chance to recharge with long, restful slumber. But life happens, and things like working long or odd hours, taking care of a baby or a sick person or ...

Naps are a great way to combat tiredness and restore energy levels, especially after a night of lost sleep. Sometimes, nothing feels better than than a cat nap in the afternoon — but an ill-timed nap ...

Hot nights are reducing sleep across many communities. New research shows how rising heat disrupts sleep and why some groups ...