A new article suggests that children and youth who do not sleep enough and use screens more than recommended are more likely to act impulsively and make poorer decisions. more

Experts are urging parents to brush up on national guidelines following a rapid rise in screen time on electronic devices for children under 2. more

Some lifestyle factors and behaviors, such as lack of sleep or too much screen time, can trigger or worsen ADHD symptoms. Learn more here. more

As Wei Wei Lee sat with her doctor to discuss starting a family, she felt a "distance" between them. The physician was busy on the computer... more

Some lifestyle factors and behaviors, such as lack of sleep or too much screen time, can trigger or worsen ADHD symptoms. Learn more here. more

Experts are urging parents to brush up on national guidelines following a rapid rise in screen time on electronic devices for children under two. more

New research has looked through existing studies to find the best time to take a warm shower or... more

The 'double whammy' of co-occurring insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea is a complex problem best managed with non-drug targeted psych interventions, a new study has found. By following simple new guidelines, people with the concurrent conditions reported great... more

New research finds an association between self-reported optimism and the likelihood of having better sleep quality and longer sleep duration. more

New research finds an association between self-reported optimism and the likelihood of having better sleep quality and longer sleep duration. more

Hormone changes are known to alter insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism, as well as interfere with women's sleep patterns. But little was known about the association between diabetes and sleep... more

A recently completed study indicates that Finnish children who spend a lot of time in front of screens have a heightened risk for overweight and abdominal obesity, regardless... more

The secret ingredient for coming up with great business ideas that can take off, may be something we can all tap into -- a good night's sleep. According... more

People who are the most optimistic tend to sleep better and longer, according to a new study published in the... more

Between 50 to 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder. Sleepless nights are associated with a number of adverse health outcomes including... more

Hormone changes are known to alter insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism, as well as interfere with women's sleep patterns. more

A new study uses a genetic screen to identify genes that protect cells from Zika viral infection. The research may one day lead to the development of a... more

A quirk of the body clock that lures some people to sleep at 8 p.m., enabling them to greet the new day... more

One of the largest longitudinal studies to date examined evening consumption of alcohol, caffeine and nicotine among an African-American cohort and objectively measured sleep outcomes in their natural environments instead of laboratory... more

Bathing 1-2 hours before bedtime in water of about 104-108.5 degrees Fahrenheit (40-42.5 degrees... more

New research shows that a range of eye-movement tests provide a reliable biomarker of individual acute sleep loss. more

Lack of sleep can be dangerous; it is thought to play a role in up to 30% of all motor vehicle crashes and even implicated in catastrophic events,... more

What keeps us awake—and helps us fall asleep? The answer is complex, but involves what are called circadian rhythms, which are found in all species with sleep-wake cycles—physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a regular... more

Researchers study the prevalence of sleep apnea in people with depression and suggest that it may explain why some depression treatments fail. more

Researchers study the prevalence of sleep apnea in people with depression and suggest that it may explain why some depression treatments fail. more

A team including researchers has used a single rubrene crystal to investigate the room temperature behavior of organic single crystals, and in so doing... more

Research suggests a warm bath or shower an hour or two before bedtime can help you unwind and fall asleep faster. Why? It will... more

A new study has found that drinking coffee close to bedtime does not affect the quality of sleep, but that... more

A new study has found that drinking coffee close to bedtime does not affect the quality of sleep, but that... more

Certain traits may define a type of obstructive sleep apnea that can be effectively treated with an oral appliance, according to new... more