A new study from the University of Pennsylvania suggests pink noise, a popular sleep aid, may actually decrease vital REM sleep. Learn the findings.

In this Q&A, Jessica Vazzaz explained what evidence supports sonic sleep aids, who benefits and what payers should demand ...

A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research found that those who had sex with a partner and had an orgasm before bedtime tended to fall asleep faster and have better quality sleep. (Photo: ...

Exercise too close to bedtime may affect sleep duration, timing and quality, new research led by Monash University has found. More strenuous workouts closer to bedtime coincided with greater ...

Having trouble getting enough rest? A new scientific review suggests there might be a link between eating fermented foods and getting better sleep. A number of human and animal studies have discovered ...

PHILADELPHIA -- Marketed as a ticket to deeper sleep, the soft hum of pink noise has become part of millions’ nightly routines. However, its use may come at the cost of sleep quality, a University of ...

Even small improvements in sleep routine, physical activity, and diet can increase longevity for people with unhealthy habits, according to a new study. Previous research has shown that exercise, ...

"However, findings from controlled laboratory studies are less conclusive, with many suggesting that evening exercise doesn’t necessarily disrupt sleep. “These studies have relied on small sample ...

Single dog owners rejoice! If you’re sharing your bed with a dog and no one else, you could be getting better sleep than people who share a bed with a human partner. According to research conducted at ...

Sleep is foundational to our health. A large body of data links poor sleep to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and depression. There’s also evidence that unhealthy sleeping habits may lead to sexual ...