How much sleep do people really need? Just as the eight-hour workday is an artificial construct, so is “you need eight hours of sleep.” Scientists put sleep trackers on members of pre-industrial ...

Now that we’ve moved our clocks ahead one hour for daylight saving time, many people may start to notice some disruptions with their sleep. “With the shift forward in the springtime, we lose one hour ...

Take less than 1 milligram of melatonin to avoid side effects like headaches and confusion. Choose a reputable melatonin brand to ensure it's pure and properly dosed. Taking too much melatonin can ...

Researchers have linked shift work to a variety of health and sleep issues. Experts have ideas on how to prevent them. By Eric Berger When Samantha Shaw took a new job as a research technician for a ...

A good resolution for the new year is to cut down on the extra cups of coffee later in the day. Experts recommend having your last cup of coffee around noon or 8 hours before sleep. However, it ...

People struggling with insomnia tend to hyperfocus on the fact that they can't sleep, which can prevent them from getting any shut-eye. Experts share effective practices to overcome sleep stress.

What are sleep paralysis demons? Sleep paralysis demons are nightmarish hallucinations that often accompany episodes of sleep paralysis. This occurs when the temporary paralysis, which is a normal ...

Chances are you might already be getting enough sleep. Here’s how to know. It’s understandable if you worry about how much or how well you sleep. A study published in Sleep says if you only sleep for ...