It isn’t exactly breaking news that sleep is important for well-being. You already know it’s not great to run on empty, especially for a prolonged amount of time. But if you are one of the one-third ...

Now, a new neuroscientific study from MIT suggests a fascinating explanation. In short, when your attention vanishes after a sleepless night, your brain is literally flushing itself clean.

Neuroscientists studying the shifts between sleep and awareness are finding many liminal states, which could help explain the ...

A 2023 study even revealed that getting less than six hours a night can reduce the body’s immune responses to vaccinations.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been something of a night owl, but when I read studies like the one I’m sharing today, I start to question my life choices. Let’s go straight to the research. A ...

Most adults need 7–9 hours of sleep per night, but nearly 30% fall short, and even those who hit the target often lack consistency. Sleep isn’t just about feeling rested; it’s essential for metabolic ...

Sleep is one of the most important pillars of childhood development, yet many families underestimate how critical it is. When children do not get enough sleep, the effects can ripple through every ...

CHICAGO -- It's 3 a.m. and you're wide awake for the second night in a row. You get up and stumble to the kitchen for some warm milk mom swears will put you to sleep. So why are you eating a bowl of ...

I changed my sleeping schedule for a month. Just one hour less of sleep had a profound effect on my energy levels. Share on Pinterest Getty Images/AleksandarNakic My typical sleeping schedule on ...

In our fast-paced modern lives, where burnouts often are our badges of honor, and rest is a reward we have to earn ...