Sleeping five hours for one night might lead to short-term cognitive changes, but making it a habit can have serious health effects. Sleep is essential for good physical and mental health, but many ...

Middle-aged women who sleep less than five hours every night dramatically increase their risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a major new study published in the American Heart Association’s ...

Sleeping fewer than seven hours is associated with a higher risk of developing high blood pressure over time, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific ...

Not getting enough sleep could increase our risk of diabetes, irrespective of whether or not we eat a healthy diet. Getting enough sleep is essential for our mental and physical wellbeing. It helps us ...

With odd class hours, late nights of homework, and partying being the basis of a normal college life, students tend to create their own sleep schedules and habits. To some, this college lifestyle ...

I can barely sleep past 6:30 a.m. Even if I have the opportunity to sleep in, my body just doesn’t let me; my eyes pop open at the crack of dawn every day, regardless. But my teens? They’re a ...

What is sleeping beauty syndrome? Kleine-Levin syndrome (KLS), also known as “Sleeping beauty syndrome” or “familial hibernation syndrome,” is a neurological disorder that causes sufferers to sleep ...