These small design changes can make a big difference in how well you sleep – here’s what the experts recommend ...

People are losing an average of 15 to 17 minutes of sleep each night due to global warming, according to new research. And ...

You’ve probably heard about the benefits of sticking to a sleep schedule. This could be why your bedtime has always been 10 p.m. It seems early enough, but not too early, and it gives you plenty of ...

Researchers found a way to implement cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) at scale, using a proprietary software called COAST, and with good early results to boot. Providers using this ...

We’ve known for a while that exercise can help combat sleep issues and, in turn, help you function at a better capacity. But a new study, recently published in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, ...

Share on Pinterest Sleeping enough hours may help keep brain young, decrease dementia risk, recent research suggests. Image credit: AnnaStills/Getty Images Insomnia is a sleep disorder where a person ...

Addressing insomnia isn’t just a fight against tomorrow’s midafternoon fatigue –– it could help protect against brain aging in the future, new research suggests. Sleep difficulties are common, with 12 ...

Chronic insomnia—trouble sleeping at least three days a week for three months or more—could speed up brain aging. People with chronic insomnia were 40% more likely to develop dementia or mild ...

Struggling with ongoing sleep problems could do more than leave you groggy—it may accelerate memory decline and increase the risk of dementia. This is the warning of a study that found that older ...

Amelia Scott is a member of the psychology education subcommittee of the Australasian Sleep Association. She receives funding from Macquarie University. Even a single night of sleep trouble can feel ...

Even a single night of sleep trouble can feel distressing and lonely. You toss and turn, stare at the ceiling, and wonder how you’ll cope tomorrow. No wonder many people start to worry they’ve ...

If you’ve ever muddled through the forgetful funk that follows an all-nighter, you know how skimping on sleep can zap your brain power. Scientists have long known poor sleep messes with cognitive ...