A tiny group of people needs far less sleep than the rest of us. Geneticists are finally uncovering the mutations that let their brains break the rules.

There are several biological, hormonal, and even psychological reasons for the difference in how much sleep women need. So if you’ve ever felt guilty about staying in bed a little longer, you can let ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For most of us, getting less than seven hours of sleep translates ...

Sleep may be the foundation of health, but there’s a lot of confusion around it. How much to get? How to make it easier? And if a watch tells you your time in bed sucked, did it? Thanks to smart ...

People need to sleep, and sleep deprivation can cause many changes in the brain. But we have a poor understanding of why sleep is so crucial. New research has examined a fruit fly model to assess how ...

Peter Eastwood has previously received funding from Research Funding Organisations (e.g. NHMRC, MRFF, NHRIF, Raine Study) and has been a consultant for several sleep-related biomedical device ...

What has puzzled researchers and philosophers for many centuries is the ‘why’ of sleep, along with the ‘how’. We human animals know from experience that we need to sleep, and that the longer we go ...

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 ...

During the winter, people often feel more sleepy and have trouble waking up in the morning. Many people mistake this for ...

This age group needs around 11 to 14 hours total including naps. Most toddlers transition to one nap per day somewhere ...

For most of us, getting less than seven hours of sleep translates into grogginess, sluggish thinking, and an overwhelming urge to crawl back into bed. But some people wake up fresh and energized after ...