Inadequate sleep can have negative downstream effects on everyday cognitive functioning and mental health, which can then ...

The internet claims waking at the end of a sleep cycle will leave you refreshed, but experts aren’t convinced. By Clarissa Brincat Published Sep 9, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Image: DepositPhotos Get the ...

Your brain cycles through several stages during sleep, and REM sleep might be the most critical. This mysterious phase, where dreams unfold and memories solidify, accounts for roughly a quarter of ...

We’ve all been there — dragging ourselves out of bed feeling like we’ve been hit by a truck despite getting a full night’s sleep. The alarm blares, and you wonder how eight hours of rest could ...

You're newly postpartum, lying down in bed just hoping your baby drifts off to sleep soundly for the night so you can get a few hours of sleep. You watch their eyes close and little chest go up and ...

Quality sleep helps restore the body, balance hormones, and strengthen immunity — essential for long-term well-being. (Image: Pexels) The average sleep cycle consists of two phases that alternate with ...

Sleeping for 7 to 9 hours at night isn't the only way to catch some z's. Here are four alternative sleep cycles -- and they're pretty obscure. Annie Miller Medical Reviewer Annie Miller is a licensed ...

Ever wonder why some mornings you wake up ready to go, and others you feel like a zombie? The difference often comes down to when you wake up during your sleep cycle, and that’s exactly what a sleep ...