How much sleep do people really need? Just as the eight-hour workday is an artificial construct, so is “you need eight hours of sleep.” Scientists put sleep trackers on members of pre-industrial ...

Now that we’ve moved our clocks ahead one hour for daylight saving time, many people may start to notice some disruptions with their sleep. “With the shift forward in the springtime, we lose one hour ...

Researchers have linked shift work to a variety of health and sleep issues. Experts have ideas on how to prevent them. By Eric Berger When Samantha Shaw took a new job as a research technician for a ...

People struggling with insomnia tend to hyperfocus on the fact that they can't sleep, which can prevent them from getting any shut-eye. Experts share effective practices to overcome sleep stress.

Changes to eating and sleeping routines can affect energy levels, mood and concentration. Here's how to make the transition ...

Traveling, whether for business or pleasure, is an important part of on-the-go lifestyles, but it can take its toll on your quality of rest—especially when your body has to adjust to a different time ...