We’ve all been there: Mind racing, phone sitting just a bit too close to your bedside, a world of lists of things to do, think and worry about that it makes falling asleep (or even winding down enough ...

Our brains are hard-wired to stay awake during daylight hours and fall asleep when it gets dark. That’s why screen time can ...

Achieving restful sleep is crucial for overall health, impacting metabolism and brain function. Research indicates that ...

Sleep podcasts may help promote relaxation and improve sleep quality by providing soothing narratives or calming sounds that mask distractions and establish a bedtime routine, making it easier to ...

People who spend more time looking at a screen in bed are more likely to report insomnia and sleep loss, a study has found. The research is based on a Norwegian survey of more than 45,000 students. It ...

Nyctophobia, or an extreme fear of darkness, affects both children and adults, often stemming from past trauma, anxiety disorders, or evolutionary instincts. Symptoms include panic attacks, sweating, ...

“A dark or dimly lit shower at night can help reduce sensory stimulation and signal the brain that it’s time to wind down,” ...

Using screens in a dark room was associated with worse sleep outcomes than using them with the lights on. By Nicholas Bakalar Using screens before bedtime impairs children’s sleep and may diminish ...