Getting only six hours of sleep per night consistently isn’t enough for everyone and can have adverse effects over time. Find ...

S leep deprivation is never fun. Most of us get a bad night’s sleep every now and again and have to live with the ...

Non-pharmacological approaches are preferred for promoting sleep in the ICU; however, limited but growing evidence supports the use of pharmacological agents.

Sleep disorders may lead to structural brain changes, cognitive decline, and neurological disease. Here’s what science says about the risk.

When is the best time to take nap? A sleep doctor reveals the optimal time of day to take a nap in order to feel rested and ...

How do animals bounce back from sleep deprivation? Scientists found a subset of neurons in the mouse thalamus that repay this ...

For the first time, researchers have studied what happens in the brains of people who have migraines when they haven't slept ...

When sleep becomes irregular, your brain’s cleaning system falters. Gradually, this buildup may accelerate cognitive decline and increase your risk for Alzheimer’s. Here’s what a specialist says.

A study of adolescents found that sleep regularity moderates the relationship between sleep difficulties and mental health ...

According to the CDC, more than one-third of U.S. adults regularly get less than seven hours of sleep per night. Nearly three ...