Sleep

If you've tried to improve your sleep with limited results, maybe it is time to work with your chronotype. Here are some ways to do just that.

This is the first time since 2016 that the safe sleep guidelines for infants have been updated by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Here's what to know.

Rain limits outdoor activities, making sleep a preferred activity of choice. However, the drizzly weather is proven to be more than just a natural lullaby.

New statistics from the CDC indicate there has been a startling rise in melatonin poisonings in children. Over the past decade, the number has surged by 530%.

Our relationship to sleep may evolve over our lifetime, and it turns out, there's a common age where we tend to get the least amount of rest.

Plenty of people are concerned with how many calories they burn while they're awake, but did you know that you can burn calories even when you're asleep?

The reasons why someone may smoke marijuana are varied, but there is one potential benefit that many people use it for, and that's better quality of sleep.

Science tells us that sleep and social connection are two basic human needs. But new research shows they may be more closely intertwined than we thought.

Blue light comes from the sun, but the devices we use, including televisions and computers, also emit blue light. Could this be hindering your sleep?

Heartburn is an uncomfortable condition that can disrupt both our daily lives and sleep. Here's how to reduce the risk of heartburn in bed.

Getting enough sleep is vital to our health, but many people don't get sufficient zzzs. If you're not getting enough sleep, here are some possible reasons why.

A lack of sleep can lead us to crave foods that may be high in fat and calories. Additionally, sleep deprivation inhibits our metabolism's functionality.

Aside from causing long-term health issues and being addictive, smoking tobacco is shown to lead to disastrous effects on your sleep quality.

Some people experience sleep anxiety which may become so severe that it becomes somniphobia, which causes an irrational fear of falling asleep.

How you sleep has a huge impact on your overall body health. These sleeping positions, for example, are terrible for your neck and shoulders.

Coughing at night can severely disrupt your sleep and lead to other issues as well. Here's what to do when you can't stop coughing at night.

The thyroid is an integral part of your body, and any thyroid issues can have broader consequences. Here's whether thyroid issues affect your sleep.

Everyone knows sleep is important, but some find it more difficult than others to get a good night's sleep. It turns out losing weight helps you sleep better.

Having trouble getting better sleep when you're sick? Here are some of the top methods to get a restful snooze when you're feeling under the weather.

In addition to leaving us lethargic and short on energy, research shows that a lack of sleep can negatively impact our gut health. Can it exacerbate IBS?

Lucid dreaming is a state in which we are actively aware that we're in the midst of a dream. Some develop the ability to control the content of their dreams.

Birth control is beneficial for several reasons, but women disclose how getting a good night's rest isn't one of them.

Lonely people may have trouble sleeping for a reason you might not think.

Waking up from a bad dream is certainly frightening in the moment, but health experts say that nightmares can also have more long-lasting effects on our health.

The quality of your sleep makes a difference in how you feel, and deep sleep, in particular, is critical. Here's how to ensure you get enough of it.

We all know that untreated high blood pressure is dangerous because it can lead to a number of health problems. Are sleep problems among them?

Research shows that the inhalation of plant aromas has been used throughout history to help fight stress and improve the quality of sleep.