A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research found that those who had sex with a partner and had an orgasm before bedtime tended to fall asleep faster and have better quality sleep. (Photo: ...

In this Q&A, Jessica Vazzaz explained what evidence supports sonic sleep aids, who benefits and what payers should demand ...

A study using more than 27,000 sleep records of collegiate athletes provides the best evidence to date that early morning team practices take a toll on healthy sleep. Researchers at The Ohio State ...

PHILADELPHIA -- Marketed as a ticket to deeper sleep, the soft hum of pink noise has become part of millions’ nightly routines. However, its use may come at the cost of sleep quality, a University of ...

New research has explored how sleep, oxygen levels, and exercise affects our ability to perform mental tasks. Sleep is fundamental in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, with adults recommended between ...

Having trouble getting enough rest? A new scientific review suggests there might be a link between eating fermented foods and getting better sleep. A number of human and animal studies have discovered ...

A collaborative study found that while sleep duration recovers quickly, sleep timing and sleep architecture can take significantly longer to realign when traveling across time zones. A collaborative ...

"However, findings from controlled laboratory studies are less conclusive, with many suggesting that evening exercise doesn’t necessarily disrupt sleep. “These studies have relied on small sample ...

It's a commonly held belief that before artificial lighting, human sleep was 'naturally' divided into two distinct periods, but how true is that?