Anthropologist and author David Samson examines how the story of human sleep unfolded in his new book, “The Sleepless Ape.” ...

Pulsetto leans on wearable-tracked biological markers like resting heart rate rather than clinical stress questionnaires.

"This could be particularly beneficial for those suffering from insomnia or other sleep disorders." ...

If you've been struggling to sleep and end up feeling fatigued during the day, the data collected by these sleep trackers can help you find a solution. Caroline Igo Former Editor, Sleep Caroline Igo ...

The device supports sleep by lowering cortisol within minutes, slowing the heart and quieting racing thoughts.

What can a sleep professional help with? A professional can diagnose whether a client is having a periodic sleep disturbance or whether they have insomnia or another sleep condition. Problems with ...

Experts recommend 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night for all adults, but research suggests that women may sleep longer on average and experience sleep disruptions more frequently than men. Hormonal ...

Research investigating cannabis and sleep is limited. However, products with a small-to-moderate amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and a small amount of cannabidiol (CBD) could be helpful. You may ...

Prescription sleep medications include benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, and others like doxepin and ramelteon. Most are strictly for short-term use (7 to 10 days), while a few can be prescribed longer. Many ...

Caffeine, stress, irregular sleep schedules, or exposure to bright light at night can all reduce sleep quality. To improve sleep, try reducing caffeine intake, dimming the lights 1 to 2 hours before ...

Staying awake for 24 hours can cause symptoms like anxiety, impaired judgment, and irritability. Long-term sleep deprivation increases your risk of conditions like heart disease and depression. Having ...

You can typically stop drooling in your sleep by sleeping on your back and clearing your nasal passages. Treating underlying causes like allergies and sleep apnea can prevent drooling. Drooling in ...