A sleep expert details why you wake up groggy from a nap and how to make the most of your snack-sized slumber.

What happens in your brain when you wake up from your sleep? – Ainsley V., age 11, South Carolina When you’re asleep, you can seem completely dead to the world. But when you wake up ...

As we all know, sleep is essential for helping the body to recover, repair itself and function at its best - but one thing ...

Changing your diet won't act as a sleeping pill, but it can help you achieve better quality rest. For a start, cut down on ...

Most people wake up at night because it’s part of our natural sleep cycle. At the end of every sleep cycle, which is roughly ...

'Try the above for two weeks very consistently without giving up, and then reflect on your sleep. If it's better, carry on. If it's not, it’s a sign the broken nature is more engrained and you need a ...

Establishing simple night habits like sipping calming teas, reading paperbacks before bed, setting alarms away from the bed, ...

It’s no secret that a good night’s sleep plays a vital role in mental and physical health and well-being. The way you feel ...

Shorter naps only include stage-two sleep, which is particularly helpful for alertness and memory, said Sara Mednick, a sleep ...

Waking up from a dream only to find the details slowly slipping away can be a curious and somewhat frustrating experience, ...