Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on November 2, giving Americans an extra hour of sleep but earlier sunsets. A study shows sleep duration and bedtime vary by state. Experts say seven to nine hours ...

When you don’t get enough sleep, your whole body can feel off. In college, I tried to fit everything into my schedule, including staying up late to study and waking up early to train for a marathon. I ...

Few experiences rival the calm satisfaction of falling asleep easily and waking up feeling fully rested. But sleep is more than a luxury or idle downtime, it’s a vital biological process that supports ...

This age group needs around 11 to 14 hours total including naps. Most toddlers transition to one nap per day somewhere ...

Here's how much sleep you really need, based on your age. Sleep is crucial for health; adults generally need 7-9 hours each night for optimal functioning. Sleep requirements vary with age; for ...

How much sleep adults need ranges from seven to eight hours in general (some people need more or less). However, general ...

The mom of a 16-year-old night owl asks: How much sleep do teens need in the summer? Should parents wake up their teens at a semi-decent hour of the morning, or let them sleep? “He is turning into a ...

Sleep Cycles: One rapid eye movement (REM) stage and three non-REM stages that altogether last about 90 to 120 minutes Benefits: Physical and mental recuperation and memory consolidation Disorders: ...

Source: Photo of mosaic in San Diego airport, taken by the author. When people hear that I am a sleep specialist, invariably one of three questions arises: What sleeping pill do I recommend? Is there ...

The middle of the night used to be my special time. I’d use it to cram for a test, read a mystery, or play Candy Crush—with no one around. As I got older, those nighttime hours became time to answer ...