Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Judy Stone focuses her writing on infectious diseases. While women are said to sleep a bit longer than men, their sleep ...

Why women need more sleep than men is a question that goes beyond gender stereotypes. It’s rooted in science, biology and the invisible demands placed on women every single day. Many women wake up ...

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We all need our beauty sleep. Cueing the cliché, it’s a phrase that’s rolled off countless women’s tongues, and sometimes, only to be brushed off as being a little extra. But in a twist of irony, ...

Amelia Scott is a member of the psychology education subcommittee of the Australasian Sleep Association. She receives funding from Macquarie University. If you spend any time in the wellness corners ...

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In a culture that glorifies burnout, research reveals how chronic sleep deprivation impacts career performance, money choices, and financial stability.

Single dog owners rejoice! If you’re sharing your bed with a dog and no one else, you could be getting better sleep than people who share a bed with a human partner. According to research conducted at ...

Oxytocin, often called "the love hormone," may play a protective role in mood disturbances triggered by sleep loss and hormonal shifts during key reproductive transitions like postpartum and menopause ...

The buzz is growing around sleep apnea right now, thanks to a potential “sleep apnea pill” and other promising new treatments on the horizon. Yet experts say the next real breakthrough won’t come from ...