A hypnic jerk is a sudden involuntary twitch or muscle contraction that occurs as you fall asleep. Also known as sleep starts, these hypnic jerks may jolt the entire body or affect only one part, like ...

Be honest: How many times have you made a resolution to upgrade or improve your sleep? No shame, no blame here. We’re all in this together: In a nationally representative Consumer Reports survey ...

The secret to feeling good after a night's sleep may start during the day. Here are some tips on how to improve your sleep and feel less tired. Feeling tired? You're not alone – and you may be ...

If you've made a New Year's resolution to improve your sleep, you might consider trying out a sleep tracker. A sleep tracker might not help you fall asleep faster, make your slumber longer ...

Recent research on animal sleep behavior has revealed that sleep is influenced by the animals around them. Olive baboons, for instance, sleep less as group sizes increase, while mice can synchronize ...