The genetic history of sisters Carolyn Schear (at right) and Cheryl Dinges puts them at risk for fatal familial insomnia, a deadly inability to sleep. Schear learned she doesn’t carry the gene.

Editor’s note: This is part of a series called “The Day Tomorrow Began,” which explores the history of breakthroughs at UChicago. Learn more here. All human beings need sleep. We spend a third of our ...

Sleep is the balm that soothes and restores after a long day. Sleep is largely driven by the body’s internal clock, which takes cues from external elements such as sunlight and temperature.

Elite athletes are particularly susceptible to sleep inadequacies, characterised by habitual short sleep (<7 hours/night) and poor sleep quality (eg, sleep fragmentation). Athletic performance is ...

Here are some tips to help you get a good night's sleep during a period of high temperatures. 1. No napping Hot weather can make us feel a bit lethargic during the day. That is because we are ...

Sleep – we all need it, and a lot of us don’t get enough. But why is it important, and how do we make sure we’re getting what we need? Sleep is really important in keeping us physically and ...

Did you know you can reset your sleep cycle with morning light? Here's how getting some sunshine helped me sleep. Nasha is a Managing Editor for CNET, overseeing our sleep and wellness verticals.

Learn more› By Ayanna Redwood-Crawford Ayanna Redwood-Crawford is a writer focused on sleep. She has tested body pillows, mattresses, and other sleep technology. We’re currently testing the ...

There is hope for those of us who live (and sleep) in the real world: Getting less than 8 hours of shut-eye a night doesn’t ...

The name of the project is The Edge of Sleep, which is a television series. This article explores more about the show. When will The Edge of Sleep come out? Exploring Markiplier's new project ...

Sleep-tracking has boomed in popularity worldwide, giving researchers access to millions of hours of sleep data and transforming our understanding of how to improve our sleep, and in turn how ...

A taut and thrilling thriller about sleep issues is also a clever drama about early marriage. By Alissa Wilkinson When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our site ...