Deep sleep refers to slow-wave sleep — a stage in the sleep cycle when brain waves slow down. Getting enough deep sleep is crucial for numerous bodily functions. But how to increase deep sleep isn’t ...

Here’s a question from an Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation colleague: My wife and I have recently begun tracking our sleep; I use an Oura Ring and she uses a Garmin watch. The devices not only ...

This sleep stage is incredibly important.

Sleep science continues revealing new insights about this fundamental aspect of human health. Research consistently demonstrates that quality sleep affects everything from cognitive function to ...

What do you imagine a good night’s sleep to be? Often when people come into our sleep clinic seeking treatment, they share ideas about healthy sleep. Many think when their head hits the pillow, they ...

This Sleep Awareness Month, consider this your sign to stop glorifying exhaustion and start protecting your rest.

It may come as no surprise that hormonal upheaval – say, during puberty or menopause – can play havoc with sleep. But our hormones influence sleep all the time, not just during big changes. What’s ...

Sleeping for 7 to 9 hours at night isn't the only way to catch some z's. Here are four alternative sleep cycles -- and they're pretty obscure. Annie Miller Medical Reviewer Annie Miller is a licensed ...

With daylight saving time fast approaching, our sleep cycles are about to get thrown for a loop. But don’t panic — you don’t have to rely on pharmaceutical sleep aids that leave you groggy or tired.

Newborns sleep a lot in short cycles, and frequent waking is totally normal. Watch for early sleep cues to help your baby settle before they get overtired. Simple environment tweaks, like blackout ...

The revelation that the moon significantly impacts our rest is a powerful reminder of how deeply connected we remain to the ...