Fiber may support better sleep by promoting gut health, reducing inflammation, and helping regulate blood sugar and ...

Sleep is an incredible physical process. There is an early night surge of growth hormone to restore muscle and a slow drop in ...

All human beings need sleep. We spend a third of our lives asleep, and it’s as important as food, water or air to our survival. While scientists are still working to understand the exact nature of ...

The impact of consistent sleep goes far beyond just feeling rested the following day. For some, the daily grit and grind is enough to help ensure they get a good night’s sleep. However, for many ...

Most adults still need about 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night as they age, and needing less sleep later in life is a myth. Teenagers ages 13 to 17 need 8 to 10 hours per 24 hours. Sleep may feel ...

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 ...

A strategic nap can rewire our brains, bodies, and mood.

A new study found that adults who slept about 78 fewer minutes each night for six weeks gained nearly a pound and became more ...

Although sometimes portrayed in film and television as simply "falling asleep without warning," the reality of narcolepsy is ...

Catherine Lovering has been a freelance writer since 2010. She’s passionate about patient advocacy, increasing health care access and empowering people to understand more about their personal health.

There are many reasons for picking up one of the best Fitbits, and for a lot of people those reasons include being able to track their sleep. Strap a Fitbit smartwatch or tracker to your wrist and ...