Sleep Science

MIT professors conducted a study to see if there was a relationship between the amount of sleep students get and their grades. The study, which...

Did you know that the quantity and quality of your sleep is scientifically proven to boost T cells, which helps your body fight infection? Various...

Long ago, it was belived, that when people fall asleep, their bodies and brains enter a passive state, and shut down to provide rejuvenation from...

This year, Daylight Savings Time (DST) starts on March 10, and we’ll be springing our clocks forward; therefore, we’ll be essentially “losing” an hour of...

Daylight Savings Time (DST) officially ends at 2:00 am on the first Sunday in November. This gives us an extra hour of sleep this weekend,...

Nap lovers rejoice! According to a recent study conducted for the Edinburgh International Science Festival, people who nap for fewer than 30 minutes enjoy an...

The average adult needs between seven and nine hours of sleep daily. Sleep affects quality of life and your physical and mental health. According to...

As you know, sleep plays a key role in your health and well-being. Each day, we aim for quality sleep and optimal living and functioning. ...

How long has it been since you’ve had a really good night of sleep? Can you even remember the last time? Here are 8 tell-tale...

What is a good night’s sleep? For some of us, it’s an elusive treat. But, what if there was a way to improve your odds...

Morning routines. They can make or break your day before you’re even out of the bed – especially if something interferes with that first cup...

One of the most important things you can do for good physical health and your overall well-being, is to get an adequate amount of sleep...

Gratitude. It’s a simple word that often gets lost in the shuffle of trying to get through your daily life. When life weighs heavily on...

Restful sleep is essential for overall health and well being. It plays an important role in your physical health, mental health and quality of life....

Different light sources are a significant part of our everyday life. Especially during those dark and gloomy winter evenings, when we spend most of our...

Whether you’re on vacation staying in a hotel or staying with friends, it takes a little time to get used to sleeping in an unfamiliar...

To function as well as possible, you should be getting between seven and nine hours of sleep daily. Did you know, however, that many of...

If you’ve ever drunk alcohol, you’ll be only too aware of the fact that it can make you very drowsy. You might think, therefore, that...

If you’ve even laid awake at night tossing, turning, and counting sheep, you’ll have been desperate for some sort of revelation or cure to bring...

It’s that time of year again. You know the one, where you start off the new year with all the best intentions and hopes for...

Good quality sleep is something that we take for granted, however, during the holidays it can be hard to come by. What with all the...

According to a new study, quality is more important than quantity when it comes to restful sleep. The study, exploring the relationship between insomnia and...

Sound is one of the 5 senses that impact sleep. And chances are you’ve heard of white noise. What you may not understand, though, is...

A recent study, reported on in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, points out the impact windows and daylight exposure has on not only the...

Having trouble getting rid of that pesky cold? Have one that keeps coming back with greater consistency than a boomerang? A 2009 study suggests that...

That extra hour of sleep may add a little bit of spring in your step when coming off of Daylight Saving Time, but it has...

You’ve made it to the noon-time hour and even grabbed a bite to eat. Your belly is full and suddenly your eyelids feel as though...

Very few things in life have consequences that are as far reaching and encompassing as failing to get an adequate amount of sleep. Benjamin Franklin...

Most people associate Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep with a period of sleep in which dreams are most vivid. While this is often the case,...

Taking a micro nap shortly after having a cup of coffee might seem like the worst possible way to become better rested, but recent studies...

It’s pretty much a common sense rule that many of us know all too well: don’t drink caffeine late in the day, or the evening...

Sleep is a precious thing. It is necessary for good physical health as well as good mental well-being. Unfortunately, many people find a good night’s...

Getting a good night’s sleep, night after night, is important for your health and for the sake of your romantic relationship. Getting that sleep as...

The moon has always been thought to have mysterious powers and is tied to various folklore and legends. Now researchers in Switzerland have discovered evidence...