Sleep deprivation is a common problem that people face today. If a person is not getting enough sleep it can affect their mood, energy levels and productivity. It is advised for an adult to get 7 to 9 ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why do I need to sleep for a long time at night?

If you spend any time in the wellness corners of TikTok or Instagram, you’ll see claims women need one to two hours more sleep than men. But what does the research actually say? And how does this ...

While many articles reference common experiences like exhaustion, work-life balance, and health challenges when addressing sleep disorders, they rarely tackle the myth of gender-based sleep needs head ...

Some people bounce out of bed after six hours while you struggle to function with less than nine. If you’ve ever felt guilty about needing more sleep than others, science has vindication for you. Your ...

I’ve heard eight hours of sleep is ideal, but I often get less than that. (And sometimes more.) How much sleep do I really need? The answer is complicated, but worth exploring. We often hear about the ...

While most people need between 8 and 10 hours of sleep every single night to feel well rested, a study from Neuron suggests some people boast an innate gene that allows them to sleep less and still ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Most of us treat sleep like it’s a simple budget item: we ...

In the never-ending battle of the sexes, a new topic has entered the conversation: Do men or women need more sleep? The rumor is that women need more, but is there truth to it? In general, sleep, ...

There are several biological, hormonal, and even psychological reasons for the difference in how much sleep women need. So if you’ve ever felt guilty about staying in bed a little longer, you can let ...

We asked experts the question that’s all over our social media feeds. Ask Well We asked experts the question that’s all over our social media feeds. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported ...