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

Getting a good night of shut eye can often seem like a Herculean task. Smartphones provide an enticing distraction — whether you’re laughing at a funny YouTube video or texting with friends — and the ...

From TikTok videos touting mouth tape and weighted blankets, to magazines ranking insomnia-curbing pillows, sleep advice is everywhere. And it’s no wonder. People all over the world complain of ...

11 reasons why it's so important for kids to get a good night sleep (and yes, many of these are relevant to adults as well): 1. Sleep is restorative for the brain. 2. Too little sleep can lead to ...

Sleeping during the hot summer months can be a struggle for some. It’s necessary for the body to cool down for optimal rest — so what’s the best way to harness a good night’s sleep during periods of ...

Blame it on the Industrial Revolution. Or maybe on the light bulb. But ever since man met machine, sleep has been on the skids. In 2001, 38 percent of U.S. adults said they were sleeping less than ...

A series of hot and humid nights have left many struggling to sleep recently. Dr Greg Elder is an Associate Director of Northumbria Sleep Research at Northumbria University. Here he explains how ...

You’ve heard of REM sleep but what about deep sleep? Experts share why it’s important and how to make sure you’re getting ...