Sleep

How to keep your bedroom cool during hot weather

Hot nights can make it difficult to fall asleep and lead to a poorer night's sleep.According to The Conversation, as cited by ScienceDaily, several simple measures around the home...

How many hours of sleep do you need? The answer changes with age

The NIH's official sleep table shows the number shifts with every life stage.

Hidden changes in your sleep may signal Alzheimer’s years before memory problems begin

New research points to brief nighttime awakenings as a possible early warning sign.

Half your brain stays on watch in a hotel bed: the science of the restless first night

Sleep science has a name for the restless first night in a hotel bed.

Losing 80 minutes of sleep caused weight gain, and it wasn’t from eating more

Six weeks of shorter nights added a pound. The reason was surprising.

How to keep your bedroom cool during hot weather

Hot nights can make it difficult to fall asleep and lead to a poorer night's sleep.According to The Conversation, as cited by ScienceDaily, several simple measures around the home...

How many hours of sleep do you need? The answer changes with age

The NIH's official sleep table shows the number shifts with every life stage.

Hidden changes in your sleep may signal Alzheimer’s years before memory problems begin

New research points to brief nighttime awakenings as a possible early warning sign.

Half your brain stays on watch in a hotel bed: the science of the restless first night

Sleep science has a name for the restless first night in a hotel bed.

How much time the body needs in each stage of sleep

Health experts say the number of hours you sleep matters less than how your night is divided.

How to reduce snoring without changing your sleep position

While many guides insist that changing sleep position is the first step, several other approaches may help just as much, or more, and most can be tried at home.

What sleep therapists want you to know about common bedtime habits

A new look at common sleep advice reveals why well-meant habits can quietly make insomnia worse.

Fruits and vegetables may boost your sleep, new research finds

New research points to a simple dietary shift that may help people sleep more deeply, without buying another gadget.

A dim light while you sleep could harm your heart, study suggests

A new long-term analysis suggests that the glow you barely notice while sleeping may quietly influence cardiovascular health.

Beating jet lag: Simple habits to keep you energized on long trips

Jumping between time zones can leave even seasoned travelers drained.