Sleep Myths & Facts

Conventional wisdom says no, but sometimes it’s the only way to handle a dangerous situation. Learn how to negotiate this tricky scenario. Between one and 15 percent of the population…

Urban legend says human ingest eight spiders each year while sleeping. Here’s what really happens. Maybe you know someone with arachnophobia, a textbook case of spider fear. For those…

Despite the popularity of this folk advice, sometimes counting sheep may do more to keep you awake than lull you to sleep. Learn the better way to think yourself to…

You may look forward to your nightcap, but a bedtime drink could backfire. Discover the link between alcohol and sleep disruptions. Whether with a glass of wine, a bottle of…

It’s a fact of life: The joys of grandchildren and retirement come with some less-welcome events. Along with changes to vision, hearing, and hairline, older adults may also notice…

Losing out on an hour of sleep here, another hour there, may seem like no big deal. But getting insufficient shut-eye for a few nights in a row takes…

Take a look at the strange condition that causes wide-eyed sleep.

Having your cell phone on your nightstand might make you feel connected, but it could also be the reason that you’re so exhausted all the time.

A MythBusters-style investigation into the idea that a large meal before bed helps baby sleep better. As every parent knows, waking at night to feed a baby—whether by breast or bottle—can…

Myths, truths, and debates about switching the clocks The terms “spring forward” and “fall back” are used to describe a practice of changing standard time with the intention of …