You did it! You finally won the lottery, and you're making plans to spend all that cash ... but then you're startled awake by your alarm clock. It was just a dream (sigh). Whether or not you remember ...

7-9 hours remains the guideline, but not everyone needs that much sleep. Some need less, some need more. Sarah Mitroff/CNET If you find yourself asking, “How much sleep do I need?” you’re not alone.

You’ve heard of REM sleep but what about deep sleep? Experts share why it’s important and how to make sure you’re getting ...

A study conducted on several individuals found that when a person has gone without sleep for a long period, their brain ...

Researchers at the University of Lausanne have identified a novel role for the brain's 'locus coeruleus' in sleep and its disruptions. This brain region facilitates the transition between NREM and REM ...

Sleep Cycles: One rapid eye movement (REM) stage and three non-REM stages that altogether last about 90 to 120 minutes Benefits: Physical and mental recuperation and memory consolidation Disorders: ...

Although we know sleep is essential to our physical and mental well-being, it remains an incredibly enigmatic behavior, scientifically speaking. Researchers at the University of Michigan, however, may ...

Deep sleep refers to slow-wave sleep — a stage in the sleep cycle when brain waves slow down. Getting enough deep sleep is crucial for numerous bodily functions. But how to increase deep sleep isn’t ...

In order to understand deep sleep, you must first acknowledge the phases of the sleep cycle, as well as the stages of sleep. According to Sleepless in NOLA sleep consultant Nilong Vyas, MD, medical ...

A naturopathic doctor’s video explaining the viral phenomenon of the “second wind” and its effects on sleep hormones has gone ...