Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why do I feel better rested when I wake myself ...

Gary Brecka is a controversial wellness figure who's been touted by Joe Rogan, Dana White and more celebrities. Can he fix my ...

Most adults wish they could catch more ZZZs for better health, sharper focus or simply to wake up feeling rested. Despite that desire, sufficient sleep remains elusive for millions. About one in three ...

With so much to do heading into the busy holiday season, is anyone getting enough sleep? Most sleep experts advise that adults get seven to nine hours of sleep per night for good health and emotional ...

This is the third installment in a series of articles about the science of various aspects of college life. Around 70% of college students report getting less than eight hours of sleep a night. With ...

Ever wonder why some mornings you wake up ready to go, and others you feel like a zombie? The difference often comes down to when you wake up during your sleep cycle, and that’s exactly what a sleep ...

Christine Won got into sleep medicine by accident. As an undergraduate student, she signed up for a course called “Sleep and Dreams.” Almost immediately, she became fascinated by the study and ...

So how much sleep do kids really need? It’s more than many parents may think. The National Sleep Foundation recommends 14 to 17 hours for newborns, 12 to 15 for infants, 11 to 14 for toddlers, 10 to ...