Sleep

Napping Health Benefits

Napping has many health benefits, but only if it is done right

One-third of Americans report excessive sleepiness — and the issue deserves greater attention, experts say

sleepiness health risks

Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on our sleep – here's why screens alone aren't the main culprit

Sleep Social Media

Insomnia can lead to heart issues − a psychologist recommends changes that can improve sleep

Insomnia Sleep Tips

Does 'sleepmaxxing' really improve sleep and well-being? It's complicated

Sleepmaxxing Wellness Trend

'Smart pajamas' can detect sleep disorder symptoms, researchers say

Insomnia drugs improve sleep, but they also may stop a process that helps prevent dementia

sleep ambien alzheimers

Why do I feel better when I wake myself up instead of relying on an alarm?

Wake Up Feeling Good

People who live near airports get worse sleep — and may not realize it

Airplane Noise Sleep

Night owls perform better on tests than morning people, a new study says

night owls

Many men have trouble falling asleep, but exercising can help

Exercise Better Sleep

Abnormal work hours can lead to long-term health consequences, study says

Work hours health risks long term

Sharing a bedroom with your dog may prevent a good night's sleep, study finds

Dog Sleep Bed

Children's Health

Later bedtimes, irregular sleep habits linked to lower grades for high school students, study finds

Sleep teenagers grades

Lack of sleep could increase risk of high blood pressure, study says

sleep high blood pressure

Insomnia drugs could lead to driving and cooking while sleeping, FDA warns

The switch to daylight saving time is unpopular – and unhealthy, experts say

Daylight Saving Time Health

Sleep can give athletes an edge over competitors − but few recognize how fundamental it is to performance

Smart rings are becoming a trend for tracking important health metrics

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Many couples are going to bed in separate rooms, and these 'sleep divorces' may be healthy

Sleep Divorce

Knowing if you're a night owl or an early bird could help you do better on tests and avoid scams

Early Riser Night Owl

Children's Health

More parents are giving kids melatonin as a sleep aid, but experts urge caution

Melatonin Kids Safety

Pressing snooze on the alarm clock actually may help people wake up

Alarm Snooze Sleep Study

Women with sleeping difficulties may be at greater risk of high blood pressure, study finds

Insomnia Women Hypertension

Staying up late may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds

Night Owl Diabetes

Cozy images of plush toys and blankets undercut messaging on safe infant sleep

Babies Safe Sleep

A Mediterranean lifestyle involves more than eating healthy – but it lowers the risk of early death, research shows

Mediterranean Lifestyle Study

Can coffee or a nap make up for sleep deprivation?

Sleep Deprivation Coffee

Sleep deprivation harms the heart, and catching up on weekends may not help

Sleeping In Health

What is social jet lag? How sleeping in on weekends can negatively impact health

President Biden uses a CPAP machine for sleep apnea — here's what to know about the disorder

Alternative Medicine

Is ashwagandha a natural stress reliever? What to know about the Ayurvedic health remedy

Ashwagandha Benefits

Smoking, drinking habits may explain why night owls tend to die younger than morning people

Night Owls Sleep

TikTok users are drinking tart cherry juice for better sleep. Is it effective?

Tart Cherry Juice Benefits

Hot weather makes falling asleep more difficult, but these tips lead to more ZZZ's

Sleep Summer Hot Weather

Having a hard time falling back asleep at night? Don't watch the clock

Insomnia Sleep Tips

Combating daytime sleepiness can take more than getting a good night's rest

Excessive daytime sleepiness

Children's Health

Melatonin gummies often have higher doses than what's listed on their labels, study finds

Melatonin gummies children

Children's Health

Not all children with sleep apnea snore; here's how to recognize the disorder

Sleep apnea children

Children's Health

Losing just 30 minutes of sleep each night can impact a child's well-being, research shows

Sleep health children

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