It’s a question that keeps hitting snooze: Do we really need a scientific excuse for wanting those extra five minutes in bed? Maybe not. But science does suggest that, at certain points in life, women ...

Whether it's hormones or family and societal pressures, many women feel they need more than the average 8 hours' sleep. Science backs them up. Sleep is often seen as a universal human need. But ...

Amelia Scott is a member of the psychology education subcommittee of the Australasian Sleep Association. She receives funding from Macquarie University. If you spend any time in the wellness corners ...

Credit: Getty Images Differences in sleep quality between men and women start at puberty and continue to shift throughout pregnancy, menopause, and aging, affecting overall health across the lifespan.

There’s a mountain of reasons why you might feel fatigued or tired on any given day, many of which are easy to brush off. You probably just didn’t sleep well or properly fuel yourself, or you’re on ...