Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Judy Stone focuses her writing on infectious diseases. While women are said to sleep a bit longer than men, their sleep ...

Getting a good night’s sleep offers a number of health benefits, from a healthy heart to hormone regulation. Your bones, though, are also affected by sleep quality. And poor sleep can increase the ...

Americans, by and large, are starved for sleep. While seven to nine hours of sleep a night is generally recommended, a survey by US News revealed 58% of us sleep six to seven hours a night, while one ...

Tired after a grueling workweek? Here is how to maximize your weekend sleep to fully recharge without disrupting your ...

Christine Won got into sleep medicine by accident. As an undergraduate student, she signed up for a course called “Sleep and Dreams.” Almost immediately, she became fascinated by the study and ...

Fixing your sleep routine begins the moment you wake up. Consistency is the secret to training your brain for rest. Setting up a cool, dark room dramatically improves the quality of your rest. Putting ...

Many medical professionals working night shifts struggle to get enough quality sleep. Working those late hours significantly impacts our natural circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythm internally regulates ...

Sleep is important at all ages, but older adults often do not get enough. Proper sleep hygiene can help promote healthy sleep habits and help individuals stay healthy as they age. Sleep hygiene refers ...

Creating a consistent, meaningful evening routine with rituals can help reduce anxiety and stress, and signal to your brain that it’s time to transition to sleep mode. If your idea of a nighttime ...

Sleep training helps babies (and parents) get sleep without disruption. Here's how to do it like a pro.