There are far more people who would like to need less sleep than who actually need less sleep,” says Dr. Daniel Buysse, ...

Sleep expert Matthew Walker has a very serious message for Americans. If you’re regularly sleeping less than seven hours a night, says the professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of ...

Doctors explain how sticking to two key sleep hygiene habits in middle age and beyond can add four years to your life and ...

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(WXYZ) — Busy schedules can lead to less sleep, but a method called “sleep banking” might help you stay ahead of it. Sleep banking means “saving” or ...

How does your brain know when it's time to sleep? There are two main factors: Hours Awake. The longer you've been awake, the stronger your drive for sleep. Circadian Rhythm. Your body operates on a ...

The modern world is filled with unlimited options for how to spend our time. We devote significant amounts of energy to work, where we are expected to accomplish more in less time with fewer resources ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American We all know we should get more sleep, we're ...

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