Sleep deprivation, whether acute or chronic, has been increasingly recognised as a critical factor diminishing cognitive performance. Recent research has elucidated that both restricted sleep duration ...

Discover why sleep is more powerful than you think—and how a lack of it can quietly impact everything from your mood to long‑term brain health.

Skipping just one night of sleep causes healthy adults to see a spike in immune cells linked to chronic inflammation, a key feature of obesity, according to new research. The good news is that once ...

Did you know your sleep habits affect your weight? In light of Sleep Awareness Month, learn how the two are related and why it matters. Annie Miller is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice ...

On the last Sunday in October, we will set our clocks back an hour, which may temporarily disrupt the sleep patterns of some people. Research at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland shows that sleep ...

New research reveals insight into the impact sleep quality has on a person’s immune system, and how it could be linked to the development of diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular ...

Nearly everyone has experienced it: After a night of poor sleep, you don't feel as alert as you should. Your brain might seem foggy, and your mind drifts off when you should be paying attention.

A few years ago, I came across a puzzle. I had published a paper showing evidence that when leaders brag about their sleep deprivation, it not only undermines the sleep of their subordinates, but it ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pooja Shah is a journalist who covers fashion, beauty and wellness. When we talk about new parents and sleep deprivation, the ...

March is Sleep Awareness Month, calling attention to the importance of prioritizing healthy sleep habits for our overall mental and physical well-being. The quality of rest we get directly affects ...