You know being obese increases your risk of clogged arteries, which can lead to heart problems. But, even if your blood vessels aren't clogged, did you know being obese can damage your heart while you're sleeping?
In general, adults need at least seven hours of sleep, and being mindful of diet and exercise during the hours leading up to bedtime can help ensure a restful night.
By studying the habits of three hunter-gatherer groups who live much the way humans have for thousands of years, a team of scientists is challenging conventional wisdom about how much sleep we need. Hari Sreenivasan goes to UCLA to learn more about getting enough rest and to do something he's never done on assignment before: falling asleep while on the job.
How sleep benefits your heart, weight, mind, and more.
And that could be a blessing to sleep-starved parents of infants, research suggests
Researchers say sleeping under the stars can reset the body’s clock to be more in tune with nature’s light-and-dark cycle
A recent study rethinks what sleep experts have been saying for years.
By Jenna Nienhuis Sleeping has always been an interesting process for me, and has recently taken on a life of its own now that I’m 26 weeks pregnant. The actual sleeping segment isn’t the interesting part. It’s the 20 minutes leading up to shut-eye that makes my husband question our marriage. My pregnancy-going-to-sleep-routine has become,… Read more »
A new study unveils a possible reason why men sleep better than women, and it suggests that women should leave the night shift to the men. Find out more.
Don’t let these ailments keep you up at night.
Sufficient sleep might offer a big boost for your health, mood, sex life, weight control, and more.
As a mom of three children (ages 6, 4 and 1) I completely understand the sleepless nights, the evenings where the kids are wired and running around when ...
Having trouble getting your baby to sleep? Rest Device's Mimo baby monitor promises to help parents get a better night's sleep.
A good night’s rest is important for everyone, but too little sleep can raise your blood sugar if you have type 2 diabetes. Here’s how to sleep better.
Feeling tired all the time? Here are three sleep myths- you should wake up about. Getting plenty of shut-eye is linked to better overall health.
Infants left to cry themselves to sleep will not suffer any emotional, behavioral or parental attachment problems, a new study suggests.
Have trouble falling asleep every night? Try one of these 5 foods to help you get better sleep.