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.

Light sleep is the beginning of your sleep cycle and your body's way of winding down. Breathing, heart rate and muscle changes prepare your body for the deeper sleep to come. Light sleep is broken ...

Deep sleep refers to slow-wave sleep — a stage in the sleep cycle when brain waves slow down. Getting enough deep sleep is crucial for numerous bodily functions. But how to increase deep sleep isn’t ...

Deep sleep refers to slow-wave sleep — a stage in the sleep cycle when brain waves slow down. Getting enough deep sleep is crucial for numerous bodily functions. But how to increase deep sleep isn’t ...

Deep sleep is one of the most essential stages of the sleep cycle, playing a vital role in how well you feel both physically and mentally. Often referred to as slow-wave sleep or delta sleep, this ...

Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...

Few experiences rival the calm satisfaction of falling asleep easily and waking up feeling fully rested. But sleep is more than a luxury or idle downtime, it’s a vital biological process that supports ...

Is deep sleep better than light sleep, even if it's shorter? Experts break it all down. FG Trade via Getty Images We’ve all been there: Maybe you were frantically packing for a trip and only got a few ...

It might be worth working a little bit harder to get that much-desired, but often elusive, good night's sleep. Deep sleep clears the mind of waste just as a "dishwasher" cleans dirty plates and ...

Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) was a wellness editor at CNET and holds Sleep Science Coach and Stress Management certificates from the Spencer Institute. She received her bachelor's degree in creative ...

Don’t sleep on an early bedtime. The average American goes to bed at 11.39 p.m., but one expert says we should be preparing for shut eye hours earlier than that. Nutritionist Kate Booker says the best ...

ThisWorks Deep Sleep Pillow Spray is a popular sleep aid with over 12 million units sold worldwide. The spray uses a functional fragrance of Lavender, Vetivert, and Camomile to help calm the mind.