Imagine what else you could do with the hours you spend unconscious each night. Oh, the things you could accomplish! But if you’re trying to claw back more of your personal time, sacrificing sleep is ...

My bed and I spend less time together than the experts say we should. Most nights, my head hits the pillow around 11:00 pm, and I’m up—without an alarm—at 5:30 am. That six and a half hours of shuteye ...

This story is from Manual, GQ’s flagship newsletter offering useful advice on style, health, and more, four days a week. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. Sleep is a tricky thing. Sometimes you ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It’s no hidden health secret that sleep is really good for us. It ...

Continuous sleep is a modern habit, not an evolutionary constant, which helps explain why many of us still wake at 3am and wonder if something's wrong. It might help to know that this is a deeply ...

Wondering how to help a teen get better sleep? This weekend's time change can be a boost. Here's why. Plus tips from sleep ...

Your shower might be doing more than just getting you clean. With the right timing, it could improve your sleep, boost your focus, and even sharpen your creativity. Morning or night? It’s one of the ...

Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9, and that means for the majority of the United States, the clocks will spring forward one hour. Losing an hour can really mess with your sleep. It can ...

The clocks going back might mean darker evenings – but it is one of the best times to fix your sleep. Here’s how to make the next 72 hours count ...

Back-to-school means getting back on a regular sleep schedule, which isn't so easy after a summer of fun. Doctors said getting a good night's sleep is critical for students, and getting back on their ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. “Avoid screens before bed” is one of the most common pieces of sleep advice.