Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on November 2, giving Americans an extra hour of sleep but earlier sunsets. A study shows sleep duration and bedtime vary by state. Experts say seven to nine hours ...

We receive messages about the importance of sleep beginning in childhood. You may remember mandatory naps enforced by adults in your family and early check-ins about how much sleep you were getting.

Few experiences rival the calm satisfaction of falling asleep easily and waking up feeling fully rested. But sleep is more than a luxury or idle downtime, it’s a vital biological process that supports ...

Here's how much sleep you really need, based on your age. Sleep is crucial for health; adults generally need 7-9 hours each night for optimal functioning. Sleep requirements vary with age; for ...

A national panel of sleep experts released new recommendations Monday that call for more hours of sleep for most young people. The National Sleep Foundation, a nonprofit aimed at promoting healthy ...

Source: Photo of mosaic in San Diego airport, taken by the author. When people hear that I am a sleep specialist, invariably one of three questions arises: What sleeping pill do I recommend? Is there ...

The mom of a 16-year-old night owl asks: How much sleep do teens need in the summer? Should parents wake up their teens at a semi-decent hour of the morning, or let them sleep? “He is turning into a ...

We’re constantly being reminded by news articles and social media posts that we should be getting more sleep. You probably don’t need to hear it again – not sleeping enough is bad for your brain, ...

The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

We're constantly being reminded by news articles and social media posts that we should be getting more sleep. You probably don't need to hear it again—not sleeping enough is bad for your brain, heart ...