Sleep is crucial for overall health and quality of life. Getting enough of it keeps our bodies and brains running and allows us to function throughout the day. How much is enough? You’ve probably ...

Sleep isn’t just a luxury, it’s a biological necessity that impacts everything from cognitive function to cardiovascular health. Yet in our hyper-connected world, adequate sleep often remains ...

Actually, maybe you do. But maybe you don’t. The point is: There’s nothing set in stone about getting eight hours. “While the recommendation for most adults is still around seven to nine hours of ...

The difference between sleeping six and eight hours might seem minimal, but science shows these two hours can significantly impact your physical and mental well-being. As modern life demands more of ...

Waking up tired even after a full night’s sleep can be frustrating and confusing. Many people assume that getting eight hours is enough, but feeling drained despite adequate rest often points to ...

— -- The need for sleep is universal with everyone both young and old needing to get some shut-eye to stay healthy. With our own Dan Childs, head of the ABC News Medical Unit, undergoing an ...

A lack of sleep can affect your blood pressure, causing it to rise and increasing your risk of hypertension. Learn why and ...

Americans, by and large, are starved for sleep. While seven to nine hours of sleep a night is generally recommended, a survey by US News revealed 58% of us sleep six to seven hours a night, while one ...

That’s the nightly sleep recommendation we hear most frequently, the highly-promoted gold standard for a healthy sleep routine. But what if it isn’t? I read this recent article in the Wall Street ...

You’ve probably heard the widely-held belief that everyone needs eight hours of sleep a night for optimal health. But does this one-size-fits-all rule actually apply to everyone? Sleep is crucial for ...