Soon we will once again switch to winter time, that is, we set the clocks back an hour. Switching to winter time is considered the easier of the two annual clock transitions, as we gain an hour of ...

On the last Sunday in October, we will set our clocks back an hour, which may temporarily disrupt the sleep patterns of some people. Research at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland shows that sleep ...

Experiencing a sleepless night often makes it difficult to absorb and retain new information. A recent study suggests that engaging in a short bout of physical activity or taking a long nap can both ...

Adolescents are chronically sleep deprived on school days, which negatively impacts their well-being and ability to learn. A new study conducted by the University of Zurich and the University Children ...

Editor's note: All opinions, columns and letters reflect the views of the individual writer and not necessarily those of the IDS or its staffers. The sleepless nights we spend studying betray us come ...

After 30 hours without sleep, a short workout or 90-minute nap helped protect memory, but each worked through a different ...

Sleep is not just for the body but it is also for the brain, immunity, mood and metabolism. Ongoing sleep deprivation can give your body signs of warning before it gets to the point of potentially ...