The next time someone calls you a sleepyhead, don’t get too offensive. Tell them sleeping is good. Well, not too much. But, adequate sleep is essential for our health and emotional well-being In today ...

Struggling to catch some Zzz’s? Take solace in knowing that you’re not alone: According to the CDC, about 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. report not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. As a dietitian, ...

For many people, rest no longer marks the end of the day—it interrupts it. Work slows, notifications quiet, and the body ...

One method you likely haven’t tried is putting a cold apple on your head. But, centuries ago, the Tudors and other people of ...

When it comes to the sciences, the study of sleep is remarkably young. Rigorous studies of sleep and sleep patterns only emerged in the 19th century. To study sleep patterns before then, one has to ...

To achieve good health, you must maintain a regular sleep schedule, and be able to get back to sleep once you are awake. At least eight hours of sleep—or nine hours, or even more, if you include the ...

If restless nights have led you to Dr. Google or into the snooze-inducing aisle of the drugstore, you’re probably acquainted with two popular sleep supplements: melatonin and magnesium. They tend to ...

Clinical insomnia prevalence reaches 65% in a rural Appalachian cohort, far exceeding national estimates, and is associated ...