Getting enough weekly exercise may help smokers over 40 reduce depression and sleep issues to levels seen in non-smokers, according to a study from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health.

Changes in sleep are a natural part of aging. Many older adults cope with problems such as insomnia, apnea, restless legs and changes in their body’s internal rhythms. Co-occurring disorders and side ...

"The combined amount of evidence implicates sleep in a bi-directional relationship with dementia, meaning that poor sleep ...

One in three adults don’t get enough sleep – and the consequences may be deadly. Drowsy driving contributes to hundreds of ...

Mindfulness-based stress reduction can help lower depression while boosting sleep quality and emotional regulation in older adults, a new study finds. Also known as MBSR, the technique teaches people ...

You may be breathing through your mouth because you have obstructive sleep apnea, a sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly ...

Six in 10 Americans say their sleep routines feel different during the winter than in other seasons. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, commissioned by Mattress Firm and conducted by ...

Getting enough quality sleep is emerging as a key factor in weight control, and it can be treated clinically to optimize ...

How did you sleep last night? Not too well, if you’re like many Americans: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 35% of US adults don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis.

Sleep is important at any age. Older adults often do not get enough sleep. However, proper sleep hygiene can help promote healthy sleep habits. Getting enough sleep can also help you stay healthier as ...

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

Sleep is essential for good physical and mental health, but many Americans don't get enough of it. Even if we know we need more rest, the demands of modern life often get in the way. Between work, ...