The idea that you can gradually train your body to function optimally on less sleep has become a badge of honor in our productivity-obsessed culture, but this belief is based on a fundamental ...

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 ...

You can see it coming in right there, that little spot,” says neuroscientist and engineer Laura Lewis. A remarkably bright pulsing dot has appeared on the monitor in front of us. We are watching, in ...

Along with getting exercise and eating a nutritious diet, sleeping for 7-9 hours a night is at the top of every doctor's list of habits that will keep you healthy. Experts warn that skimping on sleep ...

If you struggle with sleep issues, you're not alone. It's estimated that 50 to 70 million Americans currently experience a sleep disorder, with over one-third of adults not sleeping enough. It's ...