There is a belief that older people need less sleep than children or young adults. This is a popular myth. Waking up early ...

Aging brings various challenges and opportunities for reexamining sleep health. It’s time women’s health reaps the benefits of this new frontier.

Theories about why walking can improve sleep include that walking can cause changes in temperature and heart rate, improve ...

A good night's sleep does more than just help you feel rested--it might literally clear your mind. A new study shows how deep sleep may wash away waste buildup in the brain during waking hours, an ...

Scientists have discovered a crucial mechanism behind one of sleep's most vital functions - cleaning toxins from the brain.

A new study in mice suggests that sleeping pills may impede the brain's ability to "cleanse" itself during sleep.

While we’re asleep at night, our brain is busy doing maintenance. The glymphatic system–the brain’s waste disposal ...

Finding out which aircraft type is scheduled to operate your flight is surprisingly simple. The aircraft type will normally ...

The annual three-day Mystery Hunt returns to campus January 17. Here’s how last year’s puzzle marathon played out.

We know virtually nothing ... two of hysterics on night number six? Sleep books don’t talk about a “Plan B” but instead imply that parents may just need to be firmer or try harder.

Natural short sleepers, as they are called, are genetically wired to need only four to six ... risers “The bottom line is, we don’t understand what sleep is, let alone what it’s for.

Consequently, the cold season has a prominent impact on one’s sleep patterns. Some people might experience restlessness, insomnia or even disrupted sleep cycles while some enjoy better sleep in ...