Go Ahead, Take a Nap. A New Study Says They May Be Good for Your Heart
Sweet dreams
Sweet dreams
The Science Behind Fever Dreams
Nearly everyone has experienced a fever and its attendant symptoms—from fat...
Nearly everyone has experienced a fever and its attendant symptoms—from fatigue and body aches to hot flashes and chills. You may also have noticed strange or unusually vivid dreams while trying to sleep off an...
Why Not Everyone Should Sleep with a White Noise Machine
Sleep sound machines—producing white, pink, or brown noise—can be indispens...
Sleep sound machines—producing white, pink, or brown noise—can be indispensable for some. But the science shows they aren't for everyone.
A Wake-Up Call On Smart Beds And Sleep Apps That Collect Your Data
Your bed could be watching you. OK, so not with a camera. At least not yet....
Your bed could be watching you. OK, so not with a camera. At least not yet. But if you have any of a variety of “smart beds,” mattress pads or sleep apps, it knows when...
Can You Really Catch Up on Lost Sleep? Here's What the Science Says
Plus, the best way to stay well-rested
Plus, the best way to stay well-rested
Is Snoring Dangerous? Here's When to Worry
Winston Churchill was a notorious snorer. So, allegedly, was Queen Victoria...
Winston Churchill was a notorious snorer. So, allegedly, was Queen Victoria. They have plenty of company. Roughly 1 in 3 men and 1 in 4 women snore every night or almost every night, according to...
Here's Why You Shouldn't Take a Sleeping Pill Every Night
Tens of millions of Americans struggle to sleep at night, and many of them ...
Tens of millions of Americans struggle to sleep at night, and many of them turn to sleeping pills for relief. Prescription and over-the-counter sleep aids are especially popular among older adults. A recent study published...
