Sleep

One type of meditation that is doing people a world of good is the practice of gratitude. Find out what happens when you do that right before falling asleep.

Most experts agree that 7-9 hours per night is an ideal amount of sleep for adults, but sleep needs vary depending on the individual.

If moving around a lot in your sleep is typical for you, there is a reason why you may be experiencing more excessive restless movements than average.

Sleep disruptions can lead to low productivity, mood disorders, and chronic health conditions. But can changes in sleep patterns increase lung cancer risk?

Even if you get a certain number of hours of sleep each night, quality sleep can make a difference. Let's look at what constitutes quality sleep.

Between work schedules, household demands, and life stress, finding enough time each day to rest can seem like an impossible task. Meditation may prove helpful.

Melatonin is a hormone that helps us go to sleep. If we're battling insomnia or jet-lagged, a melatonin supplement can help. Though it comes with side effects.

From "beauty sleep isn't real" to "teenagers sleep too much," these are the most pervasive sleep myths you need to stop believing ASAP.

While you are sleeping, one part of your body stays alert and awake.

While traditional eye masks block out light to help you fall asleep, weighted eye masks have the added benefit of pressure. Do weighted eye masks really work?

Melatonin can affect your REM cycle, which is when you are most likely to have vivid dreams. Because of this, you might want to experiment with dosage.

How did you sleep last night? Did you drift off right away or toss and turn for a while? If you picked the latter, here are some foods that'll help you get z's.

More hours in bed doesn't mean you'll be less tired the next day.

Sleeping pills can increase the risk of death and addiction. They can also cause dangerous side effects like sleepwalking, impaired driving, and falls.

Oversleeping is tied to a number of health problems, but experts do note that if you're dealing with stress or illness, you may require more sleep than usual.

Sleep position is important, and if you wake up with neck, shoulder, arm, hip, knee, or back pain, you probably need to change the way you sleep.

Sleep hygiene is all the more important in summer, when heat, humidity and light can wreak havoc on your shuteye.

Sleep apnea is a common disorder -- but you may not even know you have it. Read on for everything you need to know about its causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Sleep patterns impact health in many ways, from brain health to mood and more. In a new study, researchers found a key link between sleep quality and glaucoma.

Light sleepers may have a lower arousal threshold because of stress, age, or sleep stage. Too much noise or light in the bedroom can also contribute.

Melatonin helps to regulate the body's circadian rhythm. Is it possible to be deficient in this vital hormone? Here is what you should know.

Most people know that sleep issues, health problems, and depression go hand in hand. But the effects run much deeper than that.

Travel benefits you in many ways, from reducing stress to boosting your mood to improving mental resilience. Now studies show traveling can also balance sleep.

Our sleep patterns naturally change as we age. You might think you're getting quality sleep by time spent in bed, but other factors can hint that you're not.

Here's a look at what really happens to your body -- both the good and the bad -- when you nap every day.

Bedtime routines are an important precursor to proper sleep. Here's what a poll of Health Digest readers said is their go-to strategy before tucking in.

Daylight savings time can mean a lost hour of sleep. But experts suggest this year may be a little easier. Here's what you can do to make the best of it.