As humans grow older, their emotional stability and sleep patterns can change significantly. For instance, some past studies ...

It might be worth working a little bit harder to get that much-desired, but often elusive, good night's sleep. Deep sleep clears the mind of waste just as a "dishwasher" cleans dirty plates and ...

A new study shows that overnight fasting may help improve heart health for people who are obese or overweight at risk for cardiometabolic conditions.

You're probably already aware of the effects of not getting enough sleep. Not only can sleep deprivation lead to mental and physical health risks, studies have shown that it can shorten life ...

The Consortium of Sleep Psychology created one of the largest research studies on campus, focused on the relationship between sleep and obesity. They received a National Institute of Health (NIH) R15 ...

Does extending your sleep in the week prior to an upcoming period of sleep deprivation work to keep you more alert?

Given that rest is important for mental and physical health, people might assume the more sleep they can get, the better.

Ever feel like you need more sleep than your partner, brother, or male colleagues? You might not be imagining it. As per sources, women genuinely require more sleep than men—and there's fascinating ...