Everyone has trouble sleeping from time to time, even sleep scientists. This is what they do to beat insomnia.

My bed and I spend less time together than the experts say we should. Most nights, my head hits the pillow around 11:00 pm, and I’m up—without an alarm—at 5:30 am. That six and a half hours of shuteye ...

Scientists now know that while we snooze, our brains help solidify the memories we made during the day. In this Special Feature, we investigate whether simple techniques might help improve memory ...

On a special episode (first released on July 24th) of The Excerpt podcast: The question is: Why do we struggle to sleep? Jennifer Senior, a staff writer at The Atlantic, joins The Excerpt to talk ...

While some couples might sleep soundly together, for others, sharing a bed is anything but harmonious, especially for those with differing sleep styles. A restful night can be thwarted by tossing and ...

Sleep patterns, needs, and challenges change throughout your life. Learn more about how sleep evolves with age.

Sleep Cycles: One rapid eye movement (REM) stage and three non-REM stages that altogether last about 90 to 120 minutes Benefits: Physical and mental recuperation and memory consolidation Disorders: ...

Sleep is a moving target. When you were a newborn, you slept for most of the day, then less as an older child; as a teen, you slept later. A senior’s bedtime is earlier—part of a lifetime journey of ...

The middle of the night used to be my special time. I’d use it to cram for a test, read a mystery, or play Candy Crush—with no one around. As I got older, those nighttime hours became time to answer ...

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 ...

Dr Dean J. Miller is a member of a research group at Central Queensland University that receives support for research (i.e., funding, equipment) from WHOOP Inc, a smart device maker. Many smartwatches ...