The ‘mild’ bedtime mistake that can make you gain weight: study

There really is an easy trick to curbing weight gain and reducing the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. All it ...

Brighter days linked to better sleep, study finds

A new study led by University of Manchester scientists has revealed that brighter, more consistent daytime light exposure ...

Think 8 Hours of Sleep Is the Best for Your Cognitive Health? A New Study Suggests Otherwise

Research reveals a hidden genetic link that dictates exactly how your nighttime routine impacts your brain.

Losing Even an Hour of Sleep a Night Is Linked to Weight Gain

There have been a number of studies on experimental sleep restriction. In previous experiments conducted in sleep labs, ...
New York Post

This is the best way to power nap to wake up with a clear mind: study

Have you ever been faced with a difficult decision and been told to “sleep on it”? These grandmotherly words of wisdom can feel frustrating in the moment — but a new study in the journal PLOS Biology ...
Health.com

Study Links Too Little Sleep—and Too Much—With Faster Aging

Brian is a New York–based science and health journalist. His work has been published by The Atlantic, The Paris Review, The New York Times For Kids, CBS News, The TODAY Show, Barron's PENTA, Engadget, ...
Food & Wine

This Food Group May Be the Secret to Better Sleep, According to a New Study

Having trouble getting enough rest? A new scientific review suggests there might be a link between eating fermented foods and getting better sleep. A number of human and animal studies have discovered ...
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Sleep: Facts about how and why we sleep

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 ...