Sleep is still a mystery, despite how critical it is for our health. Most of us spend roughly one third of our lives sleeping, but you may need more or less than eight hours a night. Here’s what sleep ...

We receive messages about the importance of sleep beginning in childhood. You may remember mandatory naps enforced by adults in your family and early check-ins about how much sleep you were getting.

Though it might seem like the question "How much sleep do you need" gets a new answer every other week, the The National Sleep Foundation says its new chart breaks the question down like never before.

But for everyone else, here’s the bottom line on how low you can go: seven hours is the minimum for your regular sleep schedule, anything between five and seven hours isn’t great but will do if it’s ...

Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on November 2, giving Americans an extra hour of sleep but earlier sunsets. A study shows sleep duration and bedtime vary by state. Experts say seven to nine hours ...

We all know the power of a good night’s sleep. You wake up refreshed, energized and ready to take on the day. But what many consider a luxury or an occasional win, should be a nonnegotiable part of ...

It’s no secret that we all love our sleep. Time spent resting — whether we allow ourselves the pleasure or not — is crucial for our daily functioning and wellbeing. And while we relish the hour that ...

The question of how much sleep children need is one that is not easy to answer. Professional organizations have recommended guidelines which include ranges for different age groups. For example, the ...