It might be worth working a little bit harder to get that much-desired, but often elusive, good night's sleep. Deep sleep clears the mind of waste just as a "dishwasher" cleans dirty plates and ...

A landmark randomized crossover study in humans by researchers at Applied Cognition links sleep-related glymphatic activity to blood biomarker shifts for amyloid beta and tau. The researchers say the ...

A new Northwestern Medicine study has personalized overnight fasting by aligning it with individuals' circadian sleep-wake rhythm - an important regulator of cardiovascular and metabolic function - ...

Collectively, these positive changes point to a healthier overnight nervous system function, meaning the body is able to spend more time in a restorative state during sleep, indirectly supporting ...

From the idea that most infants sleep 12 hours to the suggestion that daytime naps can improve nighttime slumbers, we expose the biggest misconceptions that are troubling parents.

Dietary habits, alcohol use, stress, poor sleep, and other habits can all contribute to high morning blood sugar. Here's why, and how to adjust.

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. In the world of wellness, there’s one truth you can bet your silk pillowcase on: nighttime is prime time for repair. While ...

In a new study by sleep researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, neuroscientists led by Rebecca Spencer report for the first time evidence that naps and overnight sleep may work ...