Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Judy Stone focuses her writing on infectious diseases. While women are said to sleep a bit longer than men, their sleep ...

As we age, our circadian rhythms change, but poor sleep practices can heavily impact both the ability to fall asleep and the ...

Your alarm just went off. Ugh. Still tired, you groan and press “snooze” a couple more times before eventually forcing yourself out of bed. After doing the math, you realize you technically slept ...

You’re tossing and turning, counting sheep for what seems like forever, and still, sleep won’t come. You’re tired but can’t sleep and wonder, Why can’t I sleep? It could be insomnia. In the moment, it ...

Sleep is as important for our body and mind as breathing. A good sleep makes us feel fresh and energetic, but the wrong sleeping position can have a bad effect on our health? Especially sleeping on ...

The American Urological Association recommends that we cut back on fluids between two and four hours before bed. This is ...

If a good night’s sleep is good, wouldn’t a perfect night’s sleep be better? Not necessarily, according to doctors. “Sleep trackers can provide value, but it’s best if you don’t fixate on it,” said ...

Can’t sleep at night? Researchers say the reason — and the solution — could be lurking in your kitchen. The ingredients for poor sleep can be found in every meal, and the less you sleep, the more ...

A nightcap might feel relaxing, but research shows it can fragment your sleep and reduce the quality of your rest.

Early findings presented at a major heart meeting connect more than a year of melatonin use in adults with chronic insomnia ...