Is your teen staying up past midnight and sleeping in late? That habit might be doing more than making mornings rough. A new study from Penn State College of Medicine found that teens who keep later bedtimes and wake times were more likely to [...]
You lie down at the end of a long day feeling exhausted. Your body is ready for rest. Instead of drifting off, your thoughts start to speed up. You replay conversations, think about tomorrow, or worry about how little sleep you might get. The [...]
Think you need to overhaul your entire lifestyle to boost your heart health? Think again. A large new study found that adding just 11 minutes of sleep each night, along with slight improvements in diet and exercise, was linked to a 10% lower risk [...]
Most of us know sleep is important. But many people still get less than 7 hours a night. You might think you’re fine, or that feeling a little tired is “normal.” But research shows that short sleep can affect almost every part of your [...]
A new preliminary study is raising concerns about the long-term use of melatonin supplements among people with chronic insomnia. The research, presented in November at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2025 in New Orleans, suggests that using melatonin for a year or more [...]
A new study published in JAMA Network Open explored whether people with restless legs syndrome (RLS) are more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease (PD). The findings suggest that having RLS may increase your risk, but treatment could play a key role. What is restless [...]
Weighted blankets have become a popular bedtime accessory, praised for their potential to reduce anxiety and help people sleep more soundly. But do they really work? Recent research offers a mixed picture. How weighted blankets work Weighted blankets are designed to provide deep pressure [...]
Getting a good night’s sleep might be more important for your brain than you think. A new study from researchers at the University of Florida found that several healthy habits, including quality sleep, social support, maintaining a healthy waistline and avoiding tobacco, are linked [...]
Animals sleep in ways that can seem strange to us. Some nap for only seconds, some rest with half their brain and others barely sleep at all. From cats to penguins to termites, here are 10 surprising sleep facts in the animal kingdom. Cats [...]
Most people go to bed with their phone nearby. A survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that 87% of Americans sleep with their phone in their bedroom. A separate AASM survey found that 91% of people admitted they have stayed up [...]
