Nighttime exposure to bright light is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, but there’s plenty you can do about it.

The clocks going back might mean darker evenings – but it is one of the best times to fix your sleep. Here’s how to make the next 72 hours count ...

We all know that good sleep is essential for health and wellbeing - just as important as regular movement and good nutrition. But for many women, getting a good night’s sleep becomes increasingly ...

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 ...

Neuroscientists probing the boundary between sleep and awareness are finding many types of liminal states, which help explain ...

Busy people sometimes say that they will “sleep when they are dead.” The irony is that sleep deprivation harms your health ...

NEW YORK — Sometimes you have to tip your cap. After all, what else was Blue Jays reliever Louis Varland supposed to do? He got ahead in the count and executed a 100-mph fastball up and in, out of the ...

Just as a single night of insomnia may leave you feeling groggy and cranky, solid slumber can help you feel rested and ready to take on the day. How well you sleep over time, however, can influence ...

Scientists have identified five sleep profiles, each of which is linked to distinct mental health symptoms and brain activity ...

Simon Spichak finished his MSc at University College Cork, where he studied the interactions between the microbes in the gut and the brain. He became interested in science communication during his ...