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 ...

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Deep sleep refers to slow-wave sleep — a stage in the sleep cycle when brain waves slow down. Getting enough deep sleep is crucial for numerous bodily functions. But how to increase deep sleep isn’t ...

Tossing and turning more as you age? You're not alone -- and experts think they know why. Dr. Shelby Harris, a sleep psychologist in White Plains, N.Y., explained that stress, sleep structure and ...

A new study found that the key to better sleep may be linked with your diet. Researchers found that those who eat more fruits and veggies during the day are likely to wake up less during the night and ...

Menopause symptoms like hot flashes, along with insomnia, can severely disrupt sleep. Here's what you can do to give menopausal sleep problems a rest.

I'm a certified sleep science coach who has tested over 50 mattresses. Traveling, whether for business or pleasure, is an important part of on-the-go lifestyles, but it can take its toll on your ...