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.

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

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

Sleep Cycles: One rapid eye movement ... Sleep deprivation can worsen existing medical conditions and increase the risk of stroke, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.

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

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 ...

Why some people need less shut-eye than others ... Generally, they don't feel tired, they don't nap, and they don't suffer the usual negative consequences of sleep deprivation.

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 ...

Many people who experience sleep paralysis see frightening hallucinations some call "sleep paralysis demons." (Leah Abucayan, ...