Setting an alarm to go off an hour before your bedtime every night can remind you that it’s time to start getting ready for sleep, Dr. Varga said. Doing something relaxing during that hour, such as ...

Melatonin is one of the most widely used sleep supplements. Research has also overwhelmingly indicated that lack of sleep can ...

Sleep regularity (waking up and going to bed at the same time every day) could be more important than sleep duration in predicting heart attack and stroke. A new study found that even when individuals ...

Here’s how to get back into a sleep routine. Start by setting a regular bedtime and wake time every day, including weekends, ...

University of Texas at Dallas researchers, in partnership with Texas-based biotech company EnLiSense, have demonstrated a ...

Does your teen always seem exhausted, irritable, or struggling to stay awake in class? You’re not alone. We’re facing what experts have called a sleep deprivation epidemic among American teens. The ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why do I feel better rested when I wake myself ...