I thought I was catching up on sleep but I was actually making myself more tired. An expert explains what to do about it.

Some of the proven tips for better sleep are obvious: don’t drink coffee too late in the day; give yourself time to wind down before lights-out; keep stress out of the bedroom as much as possible. But ...

A restless night may do more than leave you groggy. According to a new study, it could temporarily push your body into a ...

Americans may be spending more time asleep, but new research shows that quality sleep remains out of reach for millions. A ValuePenguin analysis released this month found that U.S. adults now average ...

A cooler bedroom might be better for older sleepers than previously thought. Researchers found that keeping nighttime ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Most of us treat sleep like it’s a simple budget item: we ...

There exist in the world, some naturally short sleepers, with a predisposition to sleep for a maximum of 4-5 hours every ...

CHICAGO -- Kids and teens who spend more time on screens and get less sleep may have higher risks for future heart and metabolic problems such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, unhealthy ...

Young adulthood is the best period to nip alcohol use issues in the bud, but convincing young people to take problematic drinking behavior seriously is a challenge. New Yale research has found an ...

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 ...