Long-term use of benzodiazepines and Z-drugs may help older adults fall asleep, but new research shows they alter sleep architecture and brain activity in ways that could undermine memory and next-day ...

In the last several years, books and articles have increasingly drawn attention to the key role of sleep in preserving good health. In the long run, better sleep may have protective effects on risk ...

Sleep gives your body time to repair itself and carry out important functions, like clearing out waste and releasing hormones. Without these processes, our bodies can’t function correctly. Getting ...