You finally get into bed after a long, tiring day, hoping to fall asleep instantly, but your mind refuses to switch off.

Lately, I’ve been waking up every night in the middle of the night like clockwork. It’s a bit of a mystery as to why: I haven’t been feeling particularly stressed about anything—not work, not my ...

Ever doze off on the couch at night, then struggle to fall back asleep once you move to your bed? According to Cleveland Clinic sleep specialist Nancy Foldvary, DO, you’re not alone – and there’s a ...

If you've ever fallen asleep to the gentle sounds of white noise played through a set of wireless earbuds, you'll know just how soothing it is to let the din of a rainy forest or ocean waves beckon ...

Have you ever wondered why you sometimes jolt awake just as you’re beginning to fall asleep? A doctor has explained why and it could date back to an “ancient survival reflex”. Dr Amir Khan took to ...

It happens more often than you realize. You’re drifting off into sleep, but suddenly, you feel an unexplained chill. You grab for another blanket, pull your hoodie tighter or tuck your feet in deeper.

Falling asleep used to be looked at as something that happened gradually until sleep set in, but researchers have found that is not the case. After you close your eyes, there is actually a certain ...

It's your body crying out for help. If you're anything like me, you fall asleep in specific stages. First is wind-down time, where I'll read a book, watch a show, or scroll on my phone (even though I ...