Emerging research shows that inadequate sleep interferes with micronutrient absorption, weakening immunity, brain function ...

Every new mum expects to lose some sleep after bringing a baby home—late-night feeds, endless nappy changes, the constant checking that they’re still breathing. But for those who deliver via C-section ...

Chronic sleep deprivation acts as a systemic stressor, elevating risks for cardiovascular disease and metabolic dysregulation while impairing cognitive function.

My bed and I spend less time together than the experts say we should. Most nights, my head hits the pillow around 11:00 pm, and I’m up—without an alarm—at 5:30 am. That six and a half hours of shuteye ...

Just like exercise and diet, sleep is a crucial component of healthy living. The average person should aim for 7 hours of sleep each night, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).

What Does the Research Say About Cannabis? Also known as marijuana, there’s growing interest in the health benefits of cannabis, specifically cannabis compounds. Two cannabinoids that get a lot of ...

Sleep debt, also known as sleep deficit, is the difference between how much sleep you need and how much you actually get. When you sleep fewer hours than your body needs, you have a sleep debt. Sleep ...

Total sleep: 7 hours, 44 minutes . . . Sleep Performance score: 88 . . . REM Sleep: 2 hours and 1 minute . . . That’s what the smartphone app for my Whoop 3.0 fitness tracker told me about how I slept ...

This article is a part of CNN Underscored’s Guide to Sleep, a weeklong focus on everything you need to sleep better. We’ll be featuring new products, tips and exclusive deals all week, so check in ...