Sleep is important for everyone – but do women require more than men? This has been an ongoing discussion among researchers and medical experts, as they weigh the various biological factors that come ...

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 ...

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From pregnancy insomnia to postmenopause joint ache, women's hormones can cause a rollercoaster of sleep issues. Our experts ...

Thought everyone needed the same amount of sleep? Think again. A study published by the Cleveland Clinic reveals that, for physiological and psychological reasons, women need more sleep than men… ...

Low quality sleep has negative effects on your waking hours. All too often, getting a good night’s sleep feels elusive. Even if you’re tired and go to bed at a reasonable hour, there’s no guarantee ...

It turns out there might be a scientific reason behind women needing extra “beauty sleep.” Studies show, on average, women require about 11 minutes more sleep per night than men do. Although this ...

Women do appear to sleep more than men, though the difference is not as stark as internet users have stated. The difference has been measured in minutes rather than hours. … What's Undetermined … ...

There are several biological, hormonal, and even psychological reasons for the difference in how much sleep women need. So if you’ve ever felt guilty about staying in bed a little longer, you can let ...