How much sleep do people really need? Just as the eight-hour workday is an artificial construct, so is “you need eight hours of sleep.” Scientists put sleep trackers on members of pre-industrial ...

Now that we’ve moved our clocks ahead one hour for daylight saving time, many people may start to notice some disruptions with their sleep. “With the shift forward in the springtime, we lose one hour ...

If you use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you may breathe better at night. But you may also have dry mouth in the morning. Dry mouth is a ...

Researchers have linked shift work to a variety of health and sleep issues. Experts have ideas on how to prevent them. By Eric Berger When Samantha Shaw took a new job as a research technician for a ...

Supplements may negatively affect sleep quality due to their ingredients, mode of action, or the timing of doses. Some vitamins, such as melatonin, promote relaxation and induce sleep. Others can act ...

Take less than 1 milligram of melatonin to avoid side effects like headaches and confusion. Choose a reputable melatonin brand to ensure it's pure and properly dosed. Taking too much melatonin can ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Judy Stone focuses her writing on infectious diseases. While women are said to sleep a bit longer than men, their sleep ...

Traveling, whether for business or pleasure, is an important part of on-the-go lifestyles, but it can take its toll on your quality of rest—especially when your body has to adjust to a different time ...

Chances are you might already be getting enough sleep. Here’s how to know. It’s understandable if you worry about how much or how well you sleep. A study published in Sleep says if you only sleep for ...