You’ve heard of REM sleep but what about deep sleep? Experts share why it’s important and how to make sure you’re getting ...

Eating a poor diet causes a lack of sleep, which unfortunately leads to eating an even poorer diet. (How’s that for a vicious ...

If you’ve ever felt groggy after a full night’s sleep, you may not have gotten enough deep sleep, the most physically restorative stage of sleep. While REM sleep supports emotional processing and ...

It can be tough to calculate exactly how long you’re in REM, but many health trackers use your heart rate, heart rate variability, and data on your movements to make solid estimations. (Just know that ...

The end of daylight saving time meant we all turned our clocks forward an hour. And with one less hour of sleep, the day was also greeted with the fervent hitting of snooze buttons and coffee cups ...

Wearable health trackers provide much insight into not only how much sleep you get, but how much of each stage you get. Deep sleep is important for physical restoration, and REM sleep is critical for ...

"I can’t fall asleep without a glass of wine." Can you relate? As a sober therapist who quit alcohol after drinking to fall asleep for over a decade, I completely understand. Worrying about lost sleep ...

Two particular phases in your nightly routine seem to play outsize roles in cognitive health. By Mohana Ravindranath A good night’s sleep isn’t just about the number of hours you log. Getting quality ...

Researchers have identified the brain circuitry that links deep sleep with the release of growth hormone, revealing how the two regulate each other. The newly discovered feedback loop helps explain ...

Brigham and Women's nurses postponed the Oct. 14 strike to vote on a final offer. See the pay, insurance, and staffing terms, and what patients face. New CPSC recalls cover Amazon baby bath seats and ...

Lots of health. That’s what many of us hope we’ll be blessed with, especially as we age. We want to spend our later years healthy enough to spend time with family and friends and to enjoy trips and ...

I'm a certified sleep science coach who has tested over 50 mattresses. Traveling, whether for business or pleasure, is an important part of on-the-go lifestyles, but it can take its toll on your ...