Anxiety is closely linked with insomnia. Here's how you can get better sleep while you're feeling stressed.

If you want better sleep, take stock of your alcohol habits. Before bed, alcohol helps you fall asleep, but too much severely disrupts your middle-of-the-night sleep, says St-Onge. If you drink, do so ...

For an activity most of us spend about a third of our lives doing, there’s a lot scientists still don’t understand about ...

Sleep expert Dr. Leah Kaylor explains how to craft an easy routine for improving your rest, including the 'gold standard' ...

You might be tempted to sleep in after a late night—but scientists have found that it’s better for your brain and heart ...

How much sleep do people really need? Just as the eight-hour workday is an artificial construct, so is “you need eight hours of sleep.” Scientists put sleep trackers on members of pre-industrial ...

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 ...

The Two Pillars of Recovery If you’ve ever wondered whether deep sleep or REM sleep is “more important,” think of it like comparing cardio to weight training.