Sleep deprivation in adults has long been proven to cause long-term mental and physical health issues, including, but not limited to, weakened immune systems, weight gain, depression, and increased ...

Self-harm in young people is a major public health concern, rates are rising, and the adolescent years presents a critical period of intervention. Another modern challenge facing adolescents is sleep ...

In a study conducted by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare and the University of Helsinki, parents assessed ...

Sleep needs vary significantly across life stages, from 12-16 hours for infants to 7-9 hours for adults. Young children ...

Poor sleep quality in early middle age is associated with signs of accelerated brain aging in late middle age, a new study shows. Investigators say the findings suggest that addressing sleep issues ...

The widespread use of digital screens in early childhood raises growing concerns about the impact of blue light on sleep quality, cognitive development, and physiological stress responses in toddlers ...

Excessive screen use by preschool-age children can lead to reduced sleep quality, exacerbating problems such as poor attention, hyperactivity and unstable mood, a new study suggests. Peer-reviewed ...

Feeling sleepy during the day could signal a more serious issue for some groups. A new study published in the journal Neurology revealed a possible connection between daytime sleepiness in older ...

A sleep psychologist suggests ways to protect sleep from intrusions, align sleep drive with circadian rhythms and face anxieties earlier in the day to help you get more rest. Lately, I have been ...

New research reveals that sleep disorders can signal future risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other dementias years before symptoms appear, offering hope for early intervention and prevention.

Struggling with ongoing sleep problems could do more than leave you groggy—it may accelerate memory decline and increase the risk of dementia. This is the warning of a study that found that older ...