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 ...

The effects of not getting enough sleep for extended periods, or chronically, can have serious long-term effects. Chronic sleep deprivation increases your risk of many conditions, such as: Certain ...

A newly identified brain circuit in mice may explain why we sleep longer and deeper after being sleep deprived – and lead to ...

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 ...

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.

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

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

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