Sleep plays a critical role in overall health. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, high-quality sleep is important for maintaining healthy brain, heart, vascular, and metabolic ...

Share on Pinterest Sleep is no less important than exercise when it comes to health, recent research emphasizes. Design by MNT; Photography by Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images & Alexander ...

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A night of solid rest can feel like a panacea. The quantity and quality of our sleep influence our physical health, our moods, our cognition and our ability to function in almost every aspect of life.

Share on Pinterest Sleep is possibly the most important factor for longevity, research shows. Image credit: Maria Korneeva/Getty Images Insomnia is a disorder characterized by experiencing difficulty ...

A massive global study has turned up some grim news: that nearly 87% of us are not routinely getting quality sleep and meeting physical activity levels needed for our long-term health. Now, scientists ...

Fitting a workout into a busy day can be a challenge, so many people find the evening hours one of the best times to squeeze in a gym session or go for a run. But will exercising at night keep you ...

Apple added a new Sleep Score feature that gives you a single number to sum up how you slept. It pulls data from your Apple Watch and turns it into an easy rating you can check first thing in the ...

Struggling to catch some Zzz’s? Take solace in knowing that you’re not alone: According to the CDC, about 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. report not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. As a dietitian, ...

Sleep in fish may look different from humans, but rest is essential for survival. Here’s what experts have to say about fish sleep. A protective mucous cocoon surrounds this parrotfish as it sleeps in ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Sleep is mysterious. All of us lay down every night and proceed to ...

If you’ve ever suffered a night of poor sleep—like, you got about three hours less than you wanted—you may have found yourself in a doom spiral, thinking that you’ll never sleep well again (been there ...