Mind
Millions of kids take melatonin — now doctors are raising concerns
A sleep aid trusted by millions of parents is now facing growing concern from doctors and researchers.
Body
World Sleep Day: Simple ways to sleep better at night
Today marks World Sleep Day, which focuses on the importance of good sleep and healthy sleep habits for...
Body
Love afternoon coffee? Study suggests it may not harm your sleep
Many people avoid drinking coffee late in the day out of concern that it will disrupt their sleep. However, new research findings suggest that the connection may be less clear than often assumed.
Body
Studies highlight possible risks of sleeping too long
New research suggests that while too little sleep is harmful, regularly sleeping more than nine hours may also be linked to increased health risks.
Body
This can happen to your body when you stop eating sugar for a month
A writer from Verywell Mind decided to avoid added sugar for a month to examine how it affected...
Mind
Millions of kids take melatonin — now doctors are raising concerns
A sleep aid trusted by millions of parents is now facing growing concern from doctors and researchers.
Body
World Sleep Day: Simple ways to sleep better at night
Today marks World Sleep Day, which focuses on the importance of good sleep and healthy sleep habits for...
Body
Love afternoon coffee? Study suggests it may not harm your sleep
Many people avoid drinking coffee late in the day out of concern that it will disrupt their sleep. However, new research findings suggest that the connection may be less clear than often assumed.
Body
Studies highlight possible risks of sleeping too long
New research suggests that while too little sleep is harmful, regularly sleeping more than nine hours may also be linked to increased health risks.
Sleeping poorly? Your pillow could be part of the problem
Research suggests that pillows can have measurable effects on both health and daytime functioning.
Sleep may be more important than diet and exercise for a long life, new research shows
Diet and exercise feature prominently in debates about longevity. However, new research suggests that sleep may play a far greater role.
Why many people wake at 4am, according to sleep research
A series of sleep studies suggests that waking at 4am may be linked to natural shifts in sleep cycles, hormones and daily habits.
Christmas songs that could make falling asleep easier
An analysis suggests some Christmas classics may do more than set a festive mood.
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.