A sleep scientist advises against blindly following the eight-hour sleep rule. Instead, you should create a routine to find your optimal sleep time.

The body's internal clock often induces people to go to bed before midnight. (Getty Image) There’s no universal rule that says you have to go to bed at a certain time when you’re an adult, but you’ve ...

Some of these behaviors might feel good, but restful sleep is more important.

We all know that sleep is essential for good health; however, recent research suggests that quality sleep and athletic performance begin with the proper bedtime. The study, published in June of this ...

Your sleep position could be causing more than just back pain. Experts reveal how sleeping posture affects nerve damage, ...

The jury is in on sleep: We must have quality sleep—and enough of it—to perform at our best. Inadequate sleep doesn’t always or necessarily lead to full-blown illnesses like depression or anxiety, but ...

Imagine what else you could do with the hours you spend unconscious each night. Oh, the things you could accomplish! But if you’re trying to claw back more of your personal time, sacrificing sleep is ...

Sleep is a moving target. When you were a newborn, you slept for most of the day, then less as an older child; as a teen, you slept later. A senior’s bedtime is earlier—part of a lifetime journey of ...

These tested strategies can help you get some degree of rest, even in an unforgiving upright seat. By Sally Wadyka What’s worse than being crammed in a too tight, too upright seat on an overnight ...

Getting a good night’s sleep with vertigo can be tricky, but these practical tips can help you rest more comfortably. Sleeping with vertigo can be challenging, as dizziness and discomfort often make ...