Stimulating the brain with gentle sounds during deep sleep significantly enhances heart function, according to a small study in men.

The sleep of people in Asia is more variable during the work week and they do not extend their sleep as much at the weekend.

Researchers find regularity also plays key role in long-term health and daily performance.

A pediatric urologist explains how the bladder and the brain communicate to wake you up when you need to ‘go’ – and how that communication might break down.

A new study has an important message for night owls.

As US cities struggle to reduce homelessness, two scholars explain how planners can reform shelter design to be more humane and to prioritize mental health and well-being.

"...these experiences bleed into and affect our waking lives—including how productive we are at work."

Naps can be rejuvenating and beneficial to attentiveness and overall health, but the length of naps and the time of day are key.

Exposure to screens before bedtime can contribute to chronic sleep deprivation, which raises the risk for anxiety, depression and even suicidal thoughts.

Fitbits fall short when it comes to accurately measuring sleep, but they perform well in capturing circadian rhythms, researchers say.