When it comes to maintaining heart health, it's not just how long you sleep — it's how well you sleep that matters equally, if not more, said Dr. Shelby Harris, a behavioral sleep psychologist and ...

New research is changing the way we define "good sleep." Scientists now believe our bodies benefit most when our sleep is consistent, not just long, a new study published in the scientific journal ...

Sleep is as important as exercise for health, new research emphasizes, advising that we first need proper rest in order to ...

It's recommended to get at least seven hours of sleep per night, but some people feel okay with less. Doctors break down why, ...

Orthosomnia is a relatively new condition you've probably never heard of. Here's why fixating on your sleep data can be bad and what to do about it. Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for ...

Can getting caught up on sleep over the weekends help people avoid heart disease, even if they are sleep-deprived during the week? Researchers using the United Kingdom's Biobank studied 90,000 people ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Sleeping in over the weekend may reduce the likelihood of heart disease. As little as 1 hour and 15 minutes of ...

Chronic sleep deprivation affects one in five adults globally and I’m one of them. It’s odd admitting that, considering my job is to help other people sleep well. But I’ve been sleep deprived for ...

A new study published in the journal Neurology suggests that getting too much sleep can be damaging. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends at least seven hours of sleep per night — ...

Sleep debt accumulates when you sleep for fewer hours than your body needs over the course of several days. Here's how to mitigate it. The phrase “sleep debt” conjures an image of a ledger listing the ...

High risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked to a 40% increase in poor mental health outcomes, including depression ...

While a nightcap may make you feel drowsy, it interferes with REM sleep, increases nighttime awakenings, and leaves you ...