Sleep Cycles: One rapid eye movement (REM) stage and three non-REM stages that altogether last about 90 to 120 minutes Benefits: Physical and mental recuperation and memory consolidation Disorders: ...

Sleep is still a mystery, despite how critical it is for our health. Most of us spend roughly one third of our lives sleeping, but you may need more or less than eight hours a night. Here’s what sleep ...

The Sleep Sprinter, the 3 a.m. Doomscroller, the Human Snooze Button — we’re all familiar with these archetypes of sleep deprivation. You probably already know that inadequate sleep can raise your ...

In today’s fast-paced world, staying healthy can feel like a complicated balancing act. But in truth, it boils down to mastering three essential habits: a balanced diet, regular movement and adequate ...

Study suggests sleep patterns shifted with modern-day habits. July 23, 2014— -- Though closing our eyes and drifting off into unconsciousness is one of the simplest tasks we perform each day, ...

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 enough of it.

Dr Dean J. Miller is a member of a research group at Central Queensland University that receives support for research (i.e., funding, equipment) from WHOOP Inc, a smart device maker. Many smartwatches ...

Common digestive conditions, such as acid reflux, can impact our sleep patterns. Our eating, drinking and activity habits can disrupt our No. 1 recovery tool (sleeping) by causing sleep apnea, the ...

It’s four in the morning and you just can’t get back to sleep. You toss and turn, miserable in the knowledge that you have to get up in two hours to go to work. If only you could get one more hour of ...

When a person is asleep, their core body temperature drops. Heart rate and breathing also slow down and overall metabolic activity decreases by about 10%. A sleeping body may seem inactive at first ...