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

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

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

A groundbreaking U.S. study found that sleep may play a bigger role in life expectancy than diet or exercise—revealing just ...

When Alison McGeary of New Jersey had twins 13 years ago, her sleeping patterns changed and never returned to normal. “My main issues started as waking up multiple times during the night. I would not ...

1. No electronic devices starting 30 minutes before bedtime Staring at a blue light-radiating device before you go to bed can ...

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 ...

I’ll be honest. I can sometimes be like the shoemaker whose kids are barefoot. As an example, I write a lot about health and wellness. I’ve covered study after study about the importance of sleep. I ...

Here’s what the science says.

25 to 37% of students and adults report attention problems or mind-wandering during tasks, with smartphone and internet use being major contributors. Here are some natural hacks to improve your focus ...

Worried your child isn't getting enough sleep? Here, an expert answers your questions on what a healthy sleep routine looks ...

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 ...