The best sleep apps, like Calm and Headspace, support healthier sleep habits by offering guided relaxation, soothing ...

Animals have evolved to sleep in extreme ways — for example, taking micro naps during parenting, sleeping on the wing during ...

Studying ancient sea creatures’ snoozing habits could shed light on the origins of sleep.

Once I'm out of bed, the first thing I do is neaten up the sheets. When I can't sleep I toss and turn, resulting in bedding ...

People struggling with insomnia tend to hyperfocus on the fact that they can't sleep, which can prevent them from getting any ...

A new study from Bar-Ilan University shows that one of sleep's core functions originated hundreds of millions of years ago in ...

Sleep may have evolved to help reduce DNA damage in nerve cells long before they became centralized in the brain, a study ...

A new study analyzed the sleep patterns of jellyfish and sea anemones and found they share some sleep traits with humans. The ...

While screen time is generally known to affect sleep, new research suggests that interactive engagement, such as texting friends or playing video games, delays and reduces the time spent asleep to a ...

So, let's talk about sleep – that elusive, rejuvenating treasure we all crave. For years, I was convinced that a higher thread count meant better sleep. The kind of sheets that practically whisper ...

The 10-3-2-1-0 rule can prepare your mind and body for rest and reduce your chances of insomnia. Suchandrima Bhowmik is a freelance journalist who specializes in medical, health and nutrition writing.