Discover why sleep is more powerful than you think—and how a lack of it can quietly impact everything from your mood to long‑term brain health.

Last month, our family welcomed a beautiful baby girl. While we love this new adventure, one challenge we have faced is ...

January is a month for wellness. And that includes sleep. Lately the world has woken up to the importance of getting enough ...

Setting an alarm to go off an hour before your bedtime every night can remind you that it’s time to start getting ready for ...

Each March, Sleep Awareness Week raises awareness about the importance of good sleep for overall health and well-being. Recent research suggests that one in three Americans struggles with poor sleep, ...

In the United States, insufficient sleep strongly correlates with life expectancy, even more than diet, exercise or social ...

I function well on around six hours a night, but now I'm wondering if I should try to sleep more and, if so, how?

It's 2 a.m., and you're wide awake. Should you get up, or does resting in bed count toward the importance of sleep? Here, docs share what you need to know. Well, it turns out there are some basic yet ...

Breanna Foley opens up about her sleep apnea diagnosis and the tools she incorporated into her sleep hygiene routine. A good night’s sleep is important for the mind and body. If you aren’t sleeping ...

If you’ve ever felt tired after a full night’s sleep, you likely didn’t get enough deep sleep. This stage of sleep is considered to be the most restful, so getting enough of it is key for your overall ...

Self editorial staff were not involved with the creation of this content. It’s generally understood that getting proper sleep is important for one’s health, but fewer people are aware of why exactly ...