A sleep scientist advises against blindly following the eight-hour sleep rule. Instead, you should create a routine to find your optimal sleep time.

If you sleep on your back, rest your arms by your side or on a pillow near the hips. Your arms should stay straight or just slightly bent. Don’t tuck them under your body or pillow. “Keeping the arms ...

Late-night scrolling isn’t the only thing sabotaging your slumber. New research suggests that a common daily habit may send your brain into overdrive while you sleep — even if you do it hours before ...

We all know that a solid night’s sleep is important. But let’s be honest: Getting enough sleep is easier said than done. In fact, 1 in 3 adults aren’t getting the rest they need, according to the ...

Millions of people rely on fans to stay cool while sleeping, especially during hot summer nights or in homes without air conditioning. While fans provide immediate comfort and cost-effective cooling, ...

Do you often wake up feeling exhausted, even after a full night's sleep? You might be one of the millions of people unknowingly living with sleep apnea. But here's some great news. Apple has just ...

After a long day, there's no better feeling than hopping into bed and going to sleep. It’s a time to rest (obviously), but there’s actually a lot that happens in your body while you snooze. Beyond ...

Having trouble falling and staying asleep is a common problem many people have. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine with the Sleep Research Society found that over one-quarter of American adults ...

The body slips into self-protection even when there’s no threat. When the nervous system is on high alert from chronic pain, ...