Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Judy Stone focuses her writing on infectious diseases. While women are said to sleep a bit longer than men, their sleep ...

Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / Prostock-studio. That comfortable side-sleeping position you’ve loved for years might be carving lines into your face every single night. While you’re dreaming ...

A good night’s sleep has many proven benefits — potentially including a healthier future for kids. New research from Penn State University analyzed how childhood sleep patterns could be linked to ...

Researchers discovered a genetic mutation that could explain why some individuals thrive on as little as three hours of sleep per night. The study, published on May 5 in the journal Proceedings of the ...

Quality sleep isn't just a nightly recharge—it's a proven way to lower your cancer risk. People who get enough restful sleep are much less likely to develop cancer, while those with poor or disrupted ...

Struggling to sleep? Scientists say insomnia doesn’t just affect your energy levels the next day - it can also impact your brain health, increasing the risk of dementia. That’s according to a study ...

That means business leaders tend to face a higher risk of insomnia, both because starting a company is stressful and because busy-minded, restless people may be more likely to start companies. But ...