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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. That’s the major takeaway from a new study published in the journal Sleep Health. This is a pilot study, so the findings are ...

Did you get enough sleep last night? If you’re like most Americans, the answer is no. The average American gets much less than the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep each night. Poor sleep has ...

Most of us know we should probably get more sleep. Unfortunately, many of us have circumstances which make it difficult to solve that problem. Family demands and work schedules in particular can make ...

“[Sleep habits] are important for all brains. They’re especially important for developing brains,” said Dr. Gene Beresin. Mark Herz: This is GBH’s Morning Edition. With summer vacation just around the ...

Which sleep sound are the best for falling asleep? How about staying asleep? And is the future of sleep simply a story without an ending?

Sound machines promise better sleep, but new research suggests they may quietly steal your REM and deep sleep.

A new study analyzed the sleep patterns of jellyfish and sea anemones and found they share some sleep traits with humans. The research could provide insight into the origins and function of sleep.

A new pilot study suggests having sex before bed could help you sleep better. This isn't the first study to link sex before bed to better sleep. Sex creates a surge of oxytocin, which is a natural ...