Your sleep habits may be even more important than you think. A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) just found a surprising new link between your nighttime routine and your future risk of ...

Short-sleep (typically less than 5–6 h per night) [1,2,3] and long-sleep (typically more than 8–10 h per night) [1,2,3] are suboptimal sleep durations that, along with depression, are major ...

In both clinical and observational studies, sleep quality is usually assessed by subjective self-report. The literature is mixed about how accurately these self-reports track objectively (e.g. via ...

Getting paid to sleep — you might say it's a dream come true. The truth is, hospitals will pay you to sleep — or not sleep, in some cases — so they can learn more about sleep and sleep-related ...

Controlled trials on a small set of common foods are producing consistent, measurable shifts in sleep metrics, and the ...

Introduction Cannabis use is common in the USA and is associated with adverse outcomes across many domains, including sleep ...

Share on Pinterest A recent study investigated how creatine supplements may improve cognitive performance after poor sleep. Aydan Metev/Getty Images Creatine is a common sports supplement that is ...

Though magnesium has long been seen as a potential sleep aid, the authors say the new form of magnesium salt may provide a clearer benefit. Corresponding author, Heather A. Hausenblas, PhD, ...

New research shows how keeping your bedroom at a certain temperature range can improve sleep quality. A study found that older adults may benefit from slightly warmer temperatures at night, between 68 ...

At-home sleep tests are convenient and cheaper than lab studies. But there are some major differences you should know before buying. Taylor Leamey Former Senior Writer Taylor Leamey wrote about all ...

When it comes to sleep, seven may be the new magic number. Authors of a large population study, published in an April 2022 issue of Nature, indicated seven hours of daily sleep is optimal for a ...

Medicare Part B may cover sleep studies, including polysomnographies, to screen for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) if a person shows clinical signs and their doctor provides medical evidence supporting ...