Falling back could leave you drowsy behind the wheel
As clocks “fall back” this week, the shift in daylight hours can throw off your sleep schedule and your alertness behind the wheel. Losing even a little sleep or disrupting your routine can make you feel more tired than usual, increasing your risk of drowsy driving. According to a 2025 [...]
Good sleep may help your brain stay younger
Getting a good night’s sleep might be more important for your brain than you think. A new study from researchers at the University of Florida found that several healthy habits, including quality sleep, social support, maintaining a healthy waistline and avoiding tobacco, are linked to slower brain aging. A look [...]
The curious world of animal sleep
Animals sleep in ways that can seem strange to us. Some nap for only seconds, some rest with half their brain and others barely sleep at all. From cats to penguins to termites, here are 10 surprising sleep facts in the animal kingdom. Cats are pros at snoozing Cats sleep [...]
Screen time and sleep: What new studies reveal
Most people go to bed with their phone nearby. A survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that 87% of Americans sleep with their phone in their bedroom. A separate AASM survey found that 91% of people admitted they have stayed up too late binge-watching TV. Phones and [...]
Worries keeping you up at night? You’re not alone
If your brain won’t slow down when your head hits the pillow, you’re in good company. A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine shows many Americans are losing sleep over money, work, politics and more. The survey, taken in June, found that 78% of people have lost [...]
Can a nap without sleep help your brain? New research explores the possibilities
What if your brain could get the benefits of a nap without actually falling asleep? That’s the question researchers are exploring after a recent study in Science showed promising results — at least in monkeys. Artificial naps show surprising results In a recent study, scientists found that brief naps (without [...]