Sleep is a state characterized by a reduced responsiveness to sensory stimuli, suppressed locomotor activity and rapid reversibility to wakefulness. It is a process that is evolutionarily ...

You’ve probably heard the widely-held belief that everyone needs eight hours of sleep a night for optimal health. But does this one-size-fits-all rule actually apply to everyone? Sleep is ...

The shift by an hour for daylight savings is a source of anxiety for parents wanting to keep their children to a sleep schedule (Credit: Getty Images) When the clocks go back for the winter after ...

Although some people may be looking forward to gaining an extra hour of sleep this weekend, many new parents worry about how the change will affect their baby’s sleep schedules. Clocks will ...

“Sleep No More’ has been threatening to pack it up for roughly a year. It originally announced it would end performances on January 28, 2024, but due to popular demand, several additional ...

Over-the-counter sleeping pills aren't always the solution. Here are seven natural sleep supplements to try before bed instead. Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) is a wellness editor and holds Sleep ...

Sleep deprivation can occur after just 24 hours of no sleep. However, the longer you spend awake, the more severe — and less tolerable — symptoms become. Share on Pinterest For most people, a ...

The ideal room temperature for sleep is anywhere from 60°F to 65°F (15.6°C to 18.3°C.) However, everyone is different, and this temperature may not work for you. Infants and older adults may ...

Melanie de Lange receives funding from Wellcome. A lot of people dread the clocks going back an hour in winter – but reassure themselves that at least they’ll get an extra hour’s sleep.

New gadgets that target the brain promise to speed up the onset of sleep, improve the length and quality of rest, and even transition travelers to a different time zone before their planes touch down.