Although we know sleep is essential to our physical and mental well-being, it remains an incredibly enigmatic behavior, scientifically speaking.

Mood can amplify the effect. Research found people who suffered with mental health issues were more likely to experience ...

Sleeping deeply into the afternoon after an all-nighter or a late night out is one way the body repays its sleep debt. The ...

We know that sleep is an essential pillar of our mental and physical health – but what happens if we miss a night?

One in three adults isn't aligned with this healthy habit, yet it’s considered the undisputed key to longevity.

If you are walking around since June 13 like a pie-eyed zombie, and plying yourself with pots of coffee all day long, you are ...

A new study led by researchers at National Taiwan University (NTU) reveals that subtle differences in retinal thickness ...

Researchers have identified a brain circuit in mice that could explain why humans engage in prolonged and deep sleep after ...

How do animals bounce back from sleep deprivation? Scientists found a subset of neurons in the mouse thalamus that repay this ...

A newly identified brain circuit in mice may explain why we sleep longer and deeper after being sleep deprived – and lead to ...

It's not always easy for firefighters to prioritize sleep, even when they know they must. Ali Rothrock has some pointers.

Overworked eyes are simply the reason why you're tired at the end of the day. Simple eye care practices can help restore ...