Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Key Takeaways Deep sleep is essential for health, making up 20% to 25% of total sleep time.Not getting enough deep sleep can raise the risk of problems like ...

Few experiences rival the calm satisfaction of falling asleep easily and waking up feeling fully rested. But sleep is more than a luxury or idle downtime, it’s a vital biological process that supports ...

Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on November 2, giving Americans an extra hour of sleep but earlier sunsets. A study shows sleep duration and bedtime vary by state. Experts say seven to nine hours ...

Weekend catch-up sleep slashes depression risk by 41% in teens. While 8-10 hours of nightly sleep every day is best, extra sleep on weekends protects mental health.

Here's how much sleep you really need, based on your age. Sleep is crucial for health; adults generally need 7-9 hours each night for optimal functioning. Sleep requirements vary with age; for ...

Source: Photo of mosaic in San Diego airport, taken by the author. When people hear that I am a sleep specialist, invariably one of three questions arises: What sleeping pill do I recommend? Is there ...

The mom of a 16-year-old night owl asks: How much sleep do teens need in the summer? Should parents wake up their teens at a semi-decent hour of the morning, or let them sleep? “He is turning into a ...

We’re constantly being reminded by news articles and social media posts that we should be getting more sleep. You probably don’t need to hear it again – not sleeping enough is bad for your brain, ...

We're constantly being reminded by news articles and social media posts that we should be getting more sleep. You probably don't need to hear it again—not sleeping enough is bad for your brain, heart ...

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