After a poor night's sleep, we try to get on with our lives but research has shown this is not so easy. During the COVID-19 pandemic and the strictest lockdown, South Africans rated their sleep ...

Why do we usually sleep at night? What happens when we don’t sleep? The Conversation asks a group of experts to tell us more ...

Sleep is the balm that soothes and restores after a long day. Sleep is largely driven by the body’s internal clock, which takes cues from external elements such as sunlight and temperature.

From carefully timing meals and bedtime to turning down the lights and banning screens in bed, here's what the scientists who ...

A full night’s sleep now feels as rare and ... The real wonder isn’t why we sleep. It’s why, with such an incredible alternative available, do we bother to stay awake? And the answer might ...

Some mornings, waking up might feel like interrupting a vivid alternate universe. You open your eyes to reality, but the ...

'Try the above for two weeks very consistently without giving up, and then reflect on your sleep. If it's better, carry on. If it's not, it’s a sign the broken nature is more engrained and you need a ...

It is commonly believed that human beings need eight hours sleep per night to function and perform ... Basketball boss Nadia Rawlinson on why women's sport is scoring high as an asset class.

Why do cats sleep with us? If your cat sleeps with you, they trust you. Cats sleep for 15-18 hours per day, and sometimes ...

Eating the right foods throughout the day could be the key to a good night’s rest. A growing body of research has found that some foods can help your body produce optimal levels of hormones that ...

If you're waking up too hot, don't sweat it -- there are ways to stay cool while you sleep. We'll discuss the seven leading causes of irritating night sweats and the best remedies to help you ...