Wake up and smell the research. Sleep is important for health and scientists are shining a light on the ideal ways to get shuteye. “The number one thing is getting seven to nine hours per night,” Dr.

If your usual springtime sniffles have turned into a months-long battle against itchy eyes, nasal congestion, and sleepless nights, you’re in good company. Longer pollen seasons and increasing pollen ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

Insomnia — the nightmare you can’t wake up from. Cutting down on caffeine, curbing alcohol intake, kicking a smoking habit and sticking to a regular workout routine are great first steps toward ...

Americans are not getting enough sleep, and it’s starting to take a toll on our health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults across the country are sleeping less ...

About 10% of Americans say they have chronic insomnia, and millions of others report poor sleep quality. Ongoing research has found that bad sleep could lead to numerous health problems, including ...

Deep sleep refers to slow-wave sleep — a stage in the sleep cycle when brain waves slow down. Getting enough deep sleep is crucial for numerous bodily functions. But how to increase deep sleep isn’t ...

Experts recommend adults sleep at least 7 hours per night for optimal health — yet many current and former military members fall short of that goal. Recent data also suggests that almost 60% of active ...

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 ...