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Scientists still can’t answer this one basic question about sleep
We all do it. We all like it. We all need more of it.We've known for decades that sleep is super important. Without it, we'd all be a cranky, sick mess.But one question has plagued researchers for more...
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This sleep scientist says you probably don’t have insomnia
Americans as a whole are really bad at sleeping.In a survey of more than 70,000 people in the US about a third of respondents said that they snoozed for less than seven hours per night. About 38% said...
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7 things a sleep scientist does to get a good night's sleep
Sleep is one of the most fundamental and basic things humans do. Without it, we'd literally die.But many find it extremely challenging to not only get an adequate and consistent amount of sleep every...
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An easy way to tell if you’re getting enough sleep
Do you ever wake up feeling groggy, unsure if you've just had a horrible night's sleep or if, instead, you simply need a few more minutes to shake off the past several hours of unconsciousness?There...
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A sleep scientist says there’s one major problem with sleep tracking apps
Type the word "sleep" into the Apple App store search bar, and hundreds of smartphone and computer applications will appear.There are sleep trackers, smart alarm clocks, and white noise generators —...
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There's one big reason you shouldn't use booze to help you fall asleep
We've all been in this situation. It's late, you need to be up early for work, and you can't fall asleep.You remember the bottle of bourbon sitting in your cupboard. A few swigs will do the trick,...
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Sleep scientist on a popular sleep supplement: 'I don't even know what's in...
If you're one of the 70 million people in the US who suffers from a sleep-related disorder, you may be tempted to raid the "natural supplements" section of your drugstore.You'll likely come across a...
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Here is where Americans sleep the least
If you live in the US, there's a good chance that you're behind on sleep. An estimated 70 million Americans suffer from sleep problems. Now, new results from a national survey by the Centers for...
View ArticleWhat happens to your brain and body if you don’t get enough sleep
We're all looking to try and get to most out of our day, squeezing in an extra hour here and there. But there is nothing more critical to your health and well being then getting the right amount of...
View ArticleThe worst thing people do to wake up in the morning — according to a sleep...
Waking up can be the worst. Especially after a rough day of work the day prior. It can feel natural, especially in a half-awake state, to turn of that damn noise trying to wake us up. But hitting the...
View ArticleWhy you sometimes feel like you're falling and jerk awake when trying to sleep
It's called a hypnic jerk and it happens to most of the population, but why?Produced by Grace Raver. Original reporting by Lauren F Friedman.Follow TI: On Facebook Join the conversation about this story »
View ArticleHow people like Donald Trump can function on barely any sleep — and why you...
How is it that Donald Trump only gets, reportedly, 4 hours of sleep each night? Or better yet, how is it that Leonardo Da Vinci only slept in 20 minute spans every four hours? This "Sleepless Elite"...
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A sleep scientist shares 11 easy ways to get a restful night's sleep
Sleep is one of the most fundamental and basic things humans do. Without it, we'd die.Many find it extremely challenging to not only get an adequate and consistent amount of sleep every night, but to...
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Here's when you should stop drinking at night if you don't want to mess up...
Can't sleep through the night? If you were up late drinking, it may be the fault of that beer or whiskey.Despite the common myth that a nightcap can help you catch some Zs, alcohol and sleep don't...
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A new study revealed that Dutch women sleep more than anyone else in the world
Mathematicians at the University of Michigan report that Dutch women sleep more than anyone else in the world. This new study published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science...
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How much are our brains still listening after we've fallen asleep?
We use the phrase "out like a light" to describe falling asleep. But the idea that we doze off like a switch — on one moment, off the other — isn't quite accurate. The sleeping brain cycles through...
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13 scientifically proven ways to sleep better
If you're tired right now or are relying on a bucket of coffee to get through your day, you aren't alone.More than a third of Americans don't get the seven to nine hours of sleep a night that the CDC...
View ArticleA sleep expert reveals the biggest misconception about sleep
If you've ever read anything about sleep, you'll know that it's recommended that we get 8 hours of sleep each night in one big chunk. But did you know our ancestors never slept like that? James E....
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Sleep-deprived men may gain weight more easily
Sleeping less often means eating more. In surveys and experimental studies, the Zzz-less tend to come off as hungrier and less able to suppress their drive for a nacho cheesier life than people who hit...
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Here's the (scientific) truth about sleeping naked
You slide between the sheets, nothing between you and the Egyptian cotton. Your body finally free, you slip easily into a deep, restful sleep.Loads ofnews stories claim sleeping naked has incredible...
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