The main purpose of sleep in humans changes when we reach the age of two to three, according to the findings of a new study published in the journal Science Advances. When babies and infants sleep ...

Sleep needs differ from person to person and across different age groups. One person may need eight full hours, while another can function with less sleep. The good news is that the treatment of ...

It's common among older adults to not get a consistent full night's rest, but there are ways to improve sleep issues. A sleep psychologist shares tips.

All human beings need sleep. We spend a third of our lives asleep, and it’s as important as food, water or air to our survival. While scientists are still working to understand the exact nature of ...

Our floodlit society has made sleep deprivation a lifestyle. But we know more than ever about how we rest—and how it keeps us healthy. Joe Diemand, 76, has spent the past 20 years as a truck ...

What has puzzled researchers and philosophers for many centuries is the ‘why’ of sleep, along with the ‘how’. We human animals know from experience that we need to sleep, and that the ...

“You shouldn’t leave your favorite restaurant feeling hungry.” The amount of sleep we need changes throughout our lives. Newborns need the most — somewhere between 14 to 17 hours.

Given the extensive research on sleep and its importance for our brains and bodies, it's easy to understand why we need to close our eyes and enter dreamland every night. What's not as easy to ...

Lisa Artis, deputy CEO of The Sleep Charity, tells Stylist: “There are a number of reasons why we are more tired and need more sleep as we head into the colder months. These include having less ...

Finding a great ergonomic pillow for you doesn’t need to break the bank ... and some people even switch up their sleep styles throughout the night. That’s why we like Coop Home Goods ...