A groundbreaking U.S. study found that sleep may play a bigger role in life expectancy than diet or exercise—revealing just ...

REM sleep goes even deeper into brain recovery, dreaming and processing memories and emotions. This is the sleep stage in ...

Research analyzed the brains of sleep-deprived people and found specific changes—or lack thereof. Experts say this is a good ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As people across the country set the clocks back this weekend, a UConn Health doctor is stressing the importance of getting enough ...

There are far more people who would like to need less sleep than who actually need less sleep,” says Dr. Daniel Buysse, ...

Here’s what the science says.

When Alison McGeary of New Jersey had twins 13 years ago, her sleeping patterns changed and never returned to normal. “My main issues started as waking up multiple times during the night. I would not ...

As Valentine's Day approaches, individuals should remember the crucial role sleep plays in maintaining healthy relationships.

25 to 37% of students and adults report attention problems or mind-wandering during tasks, with smartphone and internet use ...

Getting good sleep is a prerequisite to accomplishment, to good relationships, and to a pleasurable life. If you’re not getting enough sleep (7 to 9 hours a night for most adults, perhaps a bit less ...

Oct. 30 -- THURSDAY, Oct. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Only one-third of adults say they are getting enough sleep every night, a new U.S. government report shows. Some 50 million to 70 million American ...

We know that sleep is important for our health — long-term sleep issues have been linked to worse cardiovascular health, a weakened immune system and cancer. But how do you know if you’re getting ...