A good night's sleep does more than just help you feel rested--it might literally clear your mind. A new study shows how deep sleep may wash away waste buildup in the brain during waking hours, an ...

The pursuit of restful sleep has led to a growing interest in natural remedies, with essential oils emerging as powerful allies in the quest for better rest. These concentrated plant extracts offer a ...

Need to solve a problem? You might want to sleep on it—for about 20 minutes. New research suggests that taking a quick, deep nap may help lead to a “eureka” moment, as scientists reported last week in ...

As little as 1 per cent reduction in deep sleep per year for people over 60 years of age translates into a 27 per cent increased risk of dementia, according to a study which suggests that enhancing or ...

A new study has uncovered the mechanism by which the brain waves produced during deep sleep can predict blood glucose control. The discovery not only highlights the importance of sleep in managing ...

Don’t sleep on an early bedtime. The average American goes to bed at 11.39 p.m., but one expert says we should be preparing for shut eye hours earlier than that. Nutritionist Kate Booker says the best ...