Many people have problems dropping off as they age, but disrupted nights shouldn't be inevitable – here, experts suggest solutions that may help.

Researchers discovered a compound, Mic-628, that resets the body clock, helping daily rhythms shift earlier and recover from jet lag faster.

Sleep is an independent and modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) , prompting a shift towards routine bidirectional screening in clinical practice. Experts concluded the Sleep ...

Like many Americans, I know I need more sleep. I’m a night owl, often writing late into the night, but also a mom who gets up early with her kids. The result: I’m not getting enough rest. When I ...

It’s easy to think that a few minutes less sleep won’t make much difference. But research shows that, during adolescence, even a short change in bedtime can shape brain development and thinking skills ...

From babies who cry through the night to teens who sleep all morning to older adults who just can’t seem to catch any z’s, sleep patterns and the amount of sleep you need change throughout our lives.

Social jetlag is the mismatch between your natural circadian rhythm and socially imposed sleep schedules such as short weekday sleep with weekend catch-up. Alarm-forced early wake-ups, especially in ...

Long Islanders should take advantage of the extra hour of sleep when the clocks roll back for the end of daylight saving time this weekend, sleep experts advise. The end of daylight saving time Sunday ...