Children who consistently get proper sleep are apt to see better outcomes in brain development and academic performance.
Sleep medicine docs share how the 'fall back' portion of Daylight Saving Time makes more of a difference than one might think.
The optimum amount of sleep to keep your brain performing its best is seven to eight hours every night.
Prolonged nightly sleep deprivation or excessive sleeping should be avoided to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
New findings extend our understanding of the body's complex genetic architecture and how it relates to hormones, neuroticism, depression and bipolar disorder.
We humans are a social species. Yet going without solid sleep can turn us into social lepers.
Evening light exposure, with its melatonin-suppressing effect, may increase the likelihood of sleep disturbances in children.
Explore 8 healthy sleep habits that'll help students rise and shine this year.
The good news: Most who suffer a bout of acute, new-onset insomnia will recover and go on to gain restful slumber.
Sleep apnea treatment transforms a struggling student into an 'A' student.
Rather than heralding junk food and sodas, summertime should usher in fresh produce and healthy, on-the-go snacks.
Study: Getting less sleep may equate to a 58 percent increased chance of becoming overweight or obese.
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