Self-harm in young people is a major public health concern, rates are rising, and the adolescent years presents a critical period of intervention. Another modern challenge facing adolescents is sleep ...

Scientists found that sleep loss during critical stages of growth can influence how brain cells connect and may interact with genetic factors linked to neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism.

Not getting enough sleep and going to bed late were associated with a higher risk for central precocious puberty, particularly in girls. Girls with this condition often had serious sleep issues 3.5 ...

Insomnia warning signs and when you should see a doctor about your poor sleep ...

Study compared baseline sleep data with MRI scans taken years later Having more 'poor sleep characteristics' linked to dementia development Daytime sleepiness, early morning wakeups are two ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Having two to three poor sleep characteristics was linked to a 2-year increase in brain age. Poor sleep quality ...

Teenagers naturally fall asleep later, which makes early school start times a recipe for chronic sleep deprivation.

A growing body of research shows that the stress and habits tied to sleeplessness can make it harder to rest the next night.

Sleep experts and others routinely say that parents have to start early to establish “good sleep habits” to prevent big, scary problems later. Feeding to sleep, rocking to sleep, and holding to sleep ...