Researchers at Washington State University have uncovered evidence that sleep may not be entirely a function of the brain but also the microbes living within us. They discovered that bacterial cell ...

Everyone has trouble sleeping from time to time, even sleep scientists. This is what they do to beat insomnia.

A sleep scientist advises against blindly following the eight-hour sleep rule. Instead, you should create a routine to find your optimal sleep time.

Eating the right foods throughout the day could be the key to a good night’s rest. A growing body of research has found that some foods can help your body produce optimal levels of hormones that are ...

The Sleep Sprinter, the 3 a.m. Doomscroller, the Human Snooze Button — we’re all familiar with these archetypes of sleep deprivation. You probably already know that inadequate sleep can raise your ...

Do you really eat spiders in your sleep? Thankfully, no. Researchers explain why and how we’d know if we were swallowing ...

Sleep Cycles: One rapid eye movement (REM) stage and three non-REM stages that altogether last about 90 to 120 minutes Benefits: Physical and mental recuperation and memory consolidation Disorders: ...

Sleep patterns, needs, and challenges change throughout your life. Learn more about how sleep evolves with age.

Your sleep position could be causing more than just back pain. Experts reveal how sleeping posture affects nerve damage, ...

Sleep: who really feels like they get enough of the good stuff? Very few, that's who, with research from Mental Health UK shows one in five people in the UK don't sleep enough. Interestingly, the ...

A series about how people with highly specific sleeping situations fall asleep and stay asleep — and the products they use. Rachael and Aaron Meir met as freshmen in college and were married six years ...

Dr Dean J. Miller is a member of a research group at Central Queensland University that receives support for research (i.e., funding, equipment) from WHOOP Inc, a smart device maker. Many smartwatches ...