The internet claims waking at the end of a sleep cycle will leave you refreshed, but experts aren’t convinced.

You did it! You finally won the lottery, and you're making plans to spend all that cash ... but then you're startled awake by your alarm clock. It was just a dream (sigh). Whether or not you remember ...

Researchers at the University of Lausanne have identified a novel role for the brain's 'locus coeruleus' in sleep and its disruptions. This brain region facilitates the transition between NREM and REM ...

Sleep Cycles: One rapid eye movement (REM) stage and three non-REM stages that altogether last about 90 to 120 minutes Benefits: Physical and mental recuperation and memory consolidation Disorders: ...

Eat a balanced diet. You get lots of essential nutrients — like fiber and magnesium — from food. They can help support ...

7-9 hours remains the guideline, but not everyone needs that much sleep. Some need less, some need more. Sarah Mitroff/CNET If you find yourself asking, “How much sleep do I need?” you’re not alone.

Dreams are a natural and essential part of sleep, occurring every night during the REM stage. Senior neurologist Dr. Sudhir ...

I'm a contributor specializing in sleep and beauty content. You may remember little to nothing when you wake up, but there’s a lot going on while you sleep. You just spent the previous seven to nine ...

"I have to get my deep REM sleep," expresses a common confusion about two very different types of sleep. Deep sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep are not the same; they do not even overlap. They ...

In order to understand deep sleep, you must first acknowledge the phases of the sleep cycle, as well as the stages of sleep. According to Sleepless in NOLA sleep consultant Nilong Vyas, MD, medical ...