With everything you’ve got going on in life, it can be hard to hit the recommended seven-plus hours of sleep each night. But new research suggests that regularly getting poor sleep may raise your risk ...

We often blame stress, caffeine, or screen time for poor sleep, but your bedroom environment may be the real culprit. From the color of your walls to the hum of electronics, even subtle cues can ...

Sleep is closely linked to how long and how well we live. It’s when our body repairs itself, grows, and fights off disease. In fact, a 2024 study of 172,321 adults found that men who get enough sleep ...

As back-to-school routines kick in, here’s how to reset your sleep schedule with small, science-backed habits — and finally get the restorative rest your brain and body need. LA Times Studios may earn ...

For most people alive today, a “good night’s sleep” means roughly eight uninterrupted hours in a dark room, followed by a single morning wake-up. Yet historical evidence suggests that this pattern is ...

For decades, we’ve been trained to think about weight as it relates to physical activity—as in, regular workouts are key to maintaining a healthy body weight. Yet as scientists’ understanding of ...

Chrissy Lawler saw her social life dry up awhile back. There were fewer invitations. Snarky comments about her behavior. A good friend told her that she no longer wanted to hang out. When Lawler asked ...

Sometimes it seems like children have an infinite amount of energy. Playing, running, learning new things and interacting with peers can tire even the most energetic kid out, but somehow they wake up ...

Improving your sleep quality does not have to be expensive, with many effective upgrades costing under $50. Affordable products like sleep masks, blackout curtains, and magnesium sprays can help ...