Getting a good night of shut eye can often seem like a Herculean task. Smartphones provide an enticing distraction — whether you’re laughing at a funny YouTube video or texting with friends — and the ...

While you might be tempted to crank up the thermostat before bed, the optimal temperature for sleep is on the cooler side (65 ...

Sleep is key to brain and body function, memory, physical performance, preventing chronic disease and improving mental health ...

All three experts we interviewed agree: Most adults need between seven to nine hours of sleep per night. That’s why eight hours—the midpoint of that range—is the most commonly cited recommendation, ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. The health benefits of a good night’s sleep have long been touted by researchers ...

We know that sleep is important for our health — long-term sleep issues have been linked to worse cardiovascular health, a weakened immune system and cancer. But how do you know if you’re getting ...

Getting good sleep is critical. A 2018 study found that people who sleep for five to six hours are 19 percent less productive ...

When you were younger, you might have thought older adults went to bed early simply because they loved quiet mornings and a ...

FLORENCE, Ala. (WHNT) — Sleep is a big factor in your overall health, according to one local expert. “Sleep is the foundation of your health,” said Dr. Esbel Holden of the Lung Center of Florence. He ...

We all miss out on sleep now and then, but if you’re consistently losing out on shut-eye, it could lead to a health problem called sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation means you’re not getting enough ...