A sleep scientist advises against blindly following the eight-hour sleep rule. Instead, you should create a routine to find your optimal sleep time.

A tiny group of people needs far less sleep than the rest of us. Geneticists are finally uncovering the mutations that let ...

Few experiences rival the calm satisfaction of falling asleep easily and waking up feeling fully rested. But sleep is more than a luxury or idle downtime, it’s a vital biological process that supports ...

Sleeping well isn't a luxury; it's a vital necessity for our seniors. As we age, sleep becomes a crucial pillar for maintaining good health. Many folks over 60 wonder how much sleep they need to feel ...

The hustle is out, and the pillow is in. Americans are snoozing longer than ever, according to a ValuePenguin study, at a daily average of nine hours even, among adults 18 and older. But how much ...

Getting enough sleep is vital for our mental and physical health, and regularly missing out on rest can lead to sleep deprivation, and with it, symptoms like fatigue, irritability, grogginess and ...

Share on Pinterest According to the American Heart Association (AHA), we should be paying closer attention to all the ways in which sleep can impact cardiometabolic health. Image credit: Laura ...

The mom of a 16-year-old night owl asks: How much sleep do teens need in the summer? Should parents wake up their teens at a semi-decent hour of the morning, or let them sleep? “He is turning into a ...

I changed my sleeping schedule for a month. Just one hour less of sleep had a profound effect on my energy levels. Share on Pinterest Getty Images/AleksandarNakic My typical sleeping schedule on ...

Sometimes it seems like children have an infinite amount of energy. Playing, running, learning new things and interacting with peers can tire even the most energetic kid out, but somehow they wake up ...

Getting enough sleep is easier said than done — that's where napping comes in handy. Whether you're looking to catch up on rest after a sleepless night or relax in the afternoon, napping is an ...