“While individual sleep needs can vary from person to person regardless of sex, historical research suggests that women tend ...

Earlier in the night, slow-wave deep sleep is important for consolidating explicit memories, such as facts, new vocabulary, ...

When the sun goes down and it's time to get ready for bed, doctors say our body releases melatonin which helps us go to sleep.

Wendy Troxel, a senior behavioral scientist at RAND and author of the book Sharing the Covers: Every Couple's Guide to Better ...

While some people -- as noted above -- should generally avoid naps, with the right strategy, most people can savor an ...

Adolescents who meet the recommended guidelines of nine to 11 hours of sleep per day were shown to have a significantly lower risk of hypertension, according to a study.