Melatonin is one of the most widely used sleep supplements. Research has also overwhelmingly indicated that lack of sleep can lead to numerous health detriments, including chronic disease, mental ...

This reduced connectivity may increase the risk of behavioral problems and mental illnesses like depression and ADHD. Boys and minority children are particularly vulnerable to sleep deficits and ...

April 28, 2009 — Inadequate sleep in children appears to be an independent risk factor for behavioral symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD ...

A new study explains why letting your teen sleep in on the weekend can actually help them.

PORTLAND, Ore. — It's not just the dark nights and holiday rush creating anxiety this season. Doctors say a lack of sleep can send your stress levels soaring. Dr. Paul Giger, the medical director of ...

New research reveals poor sleep shortens life more than diet or exercise. Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen shares what happens to the brain with inadequate sleep.

If you regularly wake up from seven or eight hours of sleep still feeling tired, your instinct might be to start aiming for nine or even 10 hours a night — but that move might not solve the problem.

Sleep deprivation reduces cooperation and skews team perception of effectiveness, with noticeable declines after 21 hours and major productivity deficits by 36 hours. The COHESION task revealed a ...

There’s no doubt that sleep does the body good—it’s essential to reach the best state of physical and mental health. But oftentimes, we sacrifice sleep to fit in the demands of our everyday ...

Experts agree that seven to nine hours of sleep is ideal for most adults — but when it comes to your health, the total number of hours might not be the most important factor. In a major new study led ...

Your teen’s sleeping habits may affect how their brain functions, according to new research from the University of Georgia. And lack of quality sleep may put kids at risk of developing problem ...