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 ...

How much sleep do people really need? Just as the eight-hour workday is an artificial construct, so is “you need eight hours of sleep.” Scientists put sleep trackers on members of pre-industrial ...

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The body's internal clock often induces people to go to bed before midnight. (Getty Image) 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 ...

Back-to-school means getting back on a regular sleep schedule, which isn't so easy after a summer of fun. Doctors said getting a good night's sleep is critical for students, and getting back on their ...

Sleeping on an airplane is sometimes a must, especially for business travelers or those on late-night flights. While sitting in a metal tube hurtling through the air is nobody's preferred bedtime ...

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