In a new book, a sleep scientist offers tips for better rest — without reaching for a pill. By Dani Blum A good night’s sleep can make us more empathetic, more creative, better parents and better ...

Experts have long said that you can’t make up for lost sleep by snoozing more on your days off. But in 2018, a study published in the Journal of Sleep Research called that conclusion into question, ...

Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Jennifer Senior has had insomnia for 25 years. Her new piece in The Atlantic, "Why Can't Americans Sleep?," is about her often futile attempts to fall asleep, and about ...

Prolonged sleep deprivation can have serious health effects. But can it lead to death? We asked sleep experts to find out. Gardner's 11-day experiment didn't kill him, but anyone who's experienced ...

You may have heard the story of Randy Gardner, the boy who once stayed awake for 11 days and 24 minutes, or more than 264 hours. Although Gardner exhibited physical, mental and emotional degeneration ...