Going to bed at a sensible time takes serious self-discipline. If you’re anything like me, the moment your head hits the pillow tends to creep later and later as the week goes on — often thanks to a ...

Interruptions to sleep schedules can be hard on anyone. But when you have chronic insomnia, you’re already behind the curve. “You don’t have the same sleep reserves built up,” says Tracy Chisholm, ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Falling back means we're enjoying that extra hour of sleep. "Adjusting to the change in time, it requires attention to your sleep hygiene," said Dr. Rishika Sharma, a board ...

Stress and sleep are closely related. Stress raises cortisol levels, delays sleep, reduces sleep quality, and may increase the likelihood of nightmares. A lack of sleep can also affect day-to-day ...

Ever wonder why some mornings you wake up ready to go, and others you feel like a zombie? The difference often comes down to when you wake up during your sleep cycle, and that’s exactly what a sleep ...

Focusing less on total sleep duration and more on timing your alarm so you wake-up on the cusp of a sleep cycle, this rule ...

As back-to-school routines kick in, here’s how to reset your sleep schedule with small, science-backed habits — and finally get the restorative rest your brain and body need. LA Times Studios may earn ...

As daylight saving time approaches and we prepare to “spring forward” on March 8, Munson Healthcare sleep specialists are urging residents to take steps to maintain healthy sleep habits. The time ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Right now, most families are enjoying their summer sleep schedule. But in a few short weeks, many kids will be going back to school. If you want them fresh for first day of ...

In my last post, I asked, "Are you getting enough sleep?" Today, in an effort to better understand the role of sleep in our lives, I ask a very basic question: What happens when our heads hit the ...