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 ...

Ah, sleep. It sounds so simple, doesn’t it? You put your tot to bed, he closes his eyes, soaks up hours of refreshing rest, and wakes with a smile on his face at 7am… But the reality for most of us, ...

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 ...

We know sleep matters, yet when midnight hits, our minds relive every awkward moment from the past decade. Fixing a sleep cycle isn’t just going to bed earlier—it’s a biological process involving ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Does your teen always seem exhausted, irritable, or struggling to stay awake in class? You're not alone. We're facing what experts have called a sleep deprivation epidemic among American teens. The ...

The internet claims waking at the end of a sleep cycle will leave you refreshed, but experts aren’t convinced. By Clarissa Brincat Published Sep 9, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Image: DepositPhotos Get the ...

Researchers at the University of Lausanne have identified a novel role for the brain's 'locus coeruleus' in sleep and its disruptions. This brain region facilitates the transition between NREM and REM ...

If you use a sleep tracker at night, these are the three metrics you should be paying attention to in the morning.