I'm a journalist covering sleep and health. Sleep is essential to our health. A laundry list of chronic and acute conditions and side effects, from type II diabetes to higher risk of car accidents, ...

In the intense debate over sleep training, even parenting books offer conflicting advice, with about two-thirds advising parents to use sleep training and one-third advising against it. But what does ...

Many medical professionals working night shifts struggle to get enough quality sleep. Working those late hours significantly impacts our natural circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythm internally regulates ...

Between jobs, school, kids, and other physical and mental tolls on our time and energy, we could all use better, more restful sleep. There’s no question that good shut-eye is important for our health.

A common point of contention among parents is sleep. Beyond the effects of sleep deprivation, post-partum fatigue and arguments over whose turn it is to get up in the middle of the night in those ...

Aug. 21 -- THURSDAY, Aug. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia helps improve pain and sleep in older people with osteoarthritis and insomnia, researchers say. Their study ...

What is the Ferber method? Sleep deprivation can be one of the most challenging aspects of parenthood. But there are ways parents can help babies learn to sleep for longer and more consistent ...

Sleeping, breathing and drinking water sounds easy, right? Well, many of us aren't doing these daily tasks effectively, one expert says. Michael Breus, clinical psychologist and author of "Sleep Drink ...

Sleep training is any approach you take to help your baby learn to settle themself to sleep and to sleep for longer. The idea is that once they can do this, they’re more likely to sleep through the ...