Each March, Sleep Awareness Week raises awareness about the importance of good sleep for overall health and well-being. Recent research suggests that one in three Americans struggles with poor sleep, ...

Whether you struggle to fall asleep or simply want to improve your sleep quality, Consumer Reports says focusing on what truly works can make a meaningful difference.

Doctors explain how sticking to two key sleep hygiene habits in middle age and beyond can add four years to your life and ...

The amount of sleep you need changes over time. For optimal well-being and overall health, adults need at least seven hours of sleep per night. Baylor Scott & White Sleep is a natural human function.

With the peak of cold and flu season here, did you know that getting enough sleep can help protect you from getting sick? “Sleep is critically important to maintaining a healthy immune system, so we ...

Self editorial staff were not involved with the creation of this content. It’s generally understood that getting proper sleep is important for one’s health, but fewer people are aware of why exactly ...

In a culture like ours, in which long work hours are expected and pleasurable nonstop distractions abound, sound sleep is often hard to come by. Our society promotes hard work as a path to happiness ...

When your schedule gets tight, is sleep one of the first things to go? According to the experts, that’s all too common. And ...

As the Paris Games approach, that formula is driving the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s laser focus on sleep and mental health. “We're looking at matters of one second, one goal or one point, ...

Chronic insomnia is no longer a personal problem but a widespread phenomenon. New medical guidelines are changing the way ...

In the adrenaline-packed world of professional sports, the power of sleep rarely gets adequate attention. A healthy sleep pattern can be a stealthy game plan for athletes to gain an edge over their ...