Here’s why sleep matters so much – plus how to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.

The jury is in on sleep: We must have quality sleep—and enough of it—to perform at our best. Inadequate sleep doesn’t always or necessarily lead to full-blown illnesses like depression or anxiety, but ...

There’s no universal rule that says you have to go to bed at a certain time when you’re an adult, but you’ve likely heard the common refrain that it’s best to fall asleep before midnight. But how bad ...

This is now my go-to method for soothing nighttime anxiety — here's how to do it ...

We all know that sleep is essential for good health; however, recent research suggests that quality sleep and athletic performance begin with the proper bedtime. The study, published in June of this ...

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 ...

While some couples might sleep soundly together, for others, sharing a bed is anything but harmonious, especially for those with differing sleep styles. A restful night can be thwarted by tossing and ...

Ever wonder why some mornings you wake up ready to go, and others you feel like a zombie? The difference often comes down to when you wake up during your sleep cycle, and that’s exactly what a sleep ...

The following story is excerpted from TIME’s special edition, The Science of Sleep, which is available at Amazon. Anyone who has nodded off on the subway, faked alertness in a meeting at work or ...