Sound machines may not be the sleep saviors many believe. Researchers found that pink noise significantly reduced REM sleep, while simple earplugs did a better job protecting deep, restorative sleep ...

Can wearing socks to bed on a cold night help you sleep better? Or is it unhealthy and unhygienic? Learn what the science shows. Wearing socks to bed may help some people fall asleep a little faster ...

Plenty of people use apps and ambient sound machines to reduce clamor and improve their sleep — but not all noise is created equal. In fact, new research suggests that a particular type could ...

Up to half of American adults flip on ambient noise to fall asleep at night. That love of soothing bedtime noise has spawned machines and apps that deliver specific sounds and frequencies like nature ...

From helping you to focus more to improving sports performance, some scientists believe "depositing" sleep for later use can bring a range of benefits. It's the weekend. The perfect opportunity to ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? When study participants took an attention test while sleep-deprived, their ...

Getting a good night’s sleep not only helps you feel physically and mentally ready to tackle each day, but studies say that it may also add years to your life. Still, many people struggle to fall ...

The mattress features dual adjustable firmness controlled by a remote, without needing Wi-Fi or an app. It includes a 3.5-inch comfort layer and temperature-balancing materials for support and cooling ...

Neither jellyfish nor sea anemones have brains. But these animals sleep in ways strikingly similar to humans, according to a study published today in Nature Communications 1. The findings bolster a ...

Sleep plays a critical role in overall health. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, high-quality sleep is important for maintaining healthy brain, heart, vascular, and metabolic ...

In a major shake-up of how the Army divides up the world, the service announced Friday the activation of the Western Hemisphere Command, shuffling three commands under a single four-star general. Gen.