Sleep

When sleep is escaping you, your skin can become pale, which amplifies the darker tissue as well as the blood vessels under the delicate eye area.

Many people who sleep on their stomachs experience pain in various parts of their body, including the neck, back, shoulders, and joints.

Most people engage in monophasic sleep, where we sleep for one designated portion of a 24-hour cycle. However, there may be benefits to biphasic sleep.

We all know that things like posture and exercise affect our backs, but our sleeping position can impact our backs as well.

Only during periods of deep sleep do our brains emit delta waves, which are related to reaction time, processing speed, and recuperating from sleep loss.

One study found that people who wore eye masks and earplugs reported sleeping better and had higher melatonin levels and longer REM sleep.

Most people engage in monophasic sleep — one session per day — but biphasic sleep may be the natural schedule for humans

Beyond the fragrant benefits of essential oils, science has shown that they are effective in boosting sleep quality and minimizing anxiety.

Time spent in each stage of sleep is one factor in whether someone is a deep sleeper, along with brain rhythms and sleep hygiene practices.

Do you have a loved one who sleeps with their eyes open? It's more common than you think. Read on to learn why it happens, and what problems it can cause.

Proximity to electrical outlets when you're sleeping increases your exposure to EMFs, which can be dangerous in excess, so distance yourself from wall outlets.

Not getting enough sleep is known to cause many health problems, but how does it impact your blood sugar? Read on to learn more.

Men are more often diagnosed with sleep apnea, but part of that is that women have different and/or more subtle symptoms, and are thus often misdiagnosed.

While there is some evidence that suggests there may be some advantages to sleeping without a pillow, the health risks greatly outweigh the potential benefits.

Narcolepsy is a rare neurological sleep disorder in which the brain fails to regulate the body's sleep-wake cycles, resulting in excessive daytime sleepiness.

Drooling happens when our swallowing reflexes relax, and saliva accumulates and seeps onto our pillow cases. But it can also be a sign of another condition.

Sleep apnea causes the tissues in your throat to temporarily close or narrow your airway, causing you to stop breathing many times a night.

If you roll or fold your faithful pillow in half, consider stopping this habit immediately: It can cut off your air supply and lead to dental problems.

The latest health and wellness trend to go viral on TikTok is a sleep aid hack that involves drinking hot lettuce water. It sounds strange, but does it work?

We've all experienced restless nights. Health Digest has conducted a survey of 527 Americans to find out their favorite methods of coping when insomnia hits.

A common belief is that you shouldn't fall asleep after experiencing a concussion. But is closing your eyes after hitting your head really that dangerous?

Sleeping on the floor may not be the norm in the United States, but does that mean you shouldn't try it? Not necessarily.

Sleeping on your side is one of the more recommended sleep positions by experts. But not all side sleepers are guaranteed a perfect, pain-free night of sleep.

Snoozing alongside a loved one may provide increased feelings of comfort and security, but sleeping alone may provide a better night's rest.

There has been a long-standing debate about the health benefits and risks of sleeping with your dog. Here's what happens to your body.

Airing out your bedroom can sometimes optimize your sleep. But urban or nature noises can also worsen your sleep environment.

Naps and sleeping in give people a sense of correction without actually clearing a sleep debt. This can result in serious health problems.