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All three experts we interviewed agree: Most adults need between seven to nine hours of sleep per night. That’s why eight hours—the midpoint of that range—is the most commonly cited recommendation, ...

Few experiences rival the calm satisfaction of falling asleep easily and waking up feeling fully rested. But sleep is more than a luxury or idle downtime, it’s a vital biological process that supports ...

Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on November 2, giving Americans an extra hour of sleep but earlier sunsets. A study shows sleep duration and bedtime vary by state. Experts say seven to nine hours ...

We're constantly being reminded by news articles and social media posts that we should be getting more sleep. You probably don't need to hear it again—not sleeping enough is bad for your brain, heart ...

The mom of a 16-year-old night owl asks: How much sleep do teens need in the summer? Should parents wake up their teens at a semi-decent hour of the morning, or let them sleep? “He is turning into a ...

Source: Photo of mosaic in San Diego airport, taken by the author. When people hear that I am a sleep specialist, invariably one of three questions arises: What sleeping pill do I recommend? Is there ...

The study, published in the Sleep Advances journal, suggests that a good night's sleep may be more crucial to longevity than ...

Amelia Scott is a member of the psychology education subcommittee of the Australasian Sleep Association. She receives funding from Macquarie University. If you spend any time in the wellness corners ...

The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...