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

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

The cumulative effect of repeated sleep deprivation can lead to more permanent changes in eye area structure. Over time, consistently tired individuals may notice that their eye puffiness becomes ...

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

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder causes more than dream enactment—it’s a powerful clue to neurodegenerative disease risk.

Fast-paced life presents its challenges and distractions, with deadlines, social media, and other modern-day nuisances taking away the hours that should have otherwise been set aside for a good night ...

When it comes to sleep, college students are failing to make the grade. Studies suggest up to 70% of students aren't snoozing ...

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

Sleep Cycles: One rapid eye movement (REM ... or may experience delayed reflexes and muddled memory. Because sleep deprivation impairs reaction time and responsiveness, it can greatly raise ...

Your eyes are doing the most, mom! These 8 tips will help save your vision while you are busy raising everyone else.

Generally, they don't feel tired, they don't nap, and they don't suffer the usual negative consequences of sleep deprivation. Scientists call this the natural short sleep phenotype — a ...

Sleeping for too long is worse for your health than a lack of sleep, a new study has suggested. Researchers found people who regularly sleep for fewer than seven hours per night or more than nine ...