We’ve all been there — dragging ourselves out of bed feeling like we’ve been hit by a truck despite getting a full night’s sleep. The alarm blares, and you wonder how eight hours of rest could ...

If you’ve ever felt tired but unable to fall asleep, you’re likely experiencing a disrupted circadian rhythm. Which means, the internal 24-hour clock that tells your body when to sleep and wake, is ...

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 ...

Why Waking Up At 5 AM Feels Easier Than 7 AM: Many people assume that sleeping longer automatically means waking up fresher. But if you’ve ever woken up at 7 AM feeling more tired than at 5 AM, you’ve ...

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 ...

While melatonin supplements can support the onset of sleep in most people, the time it takes to work and the duration of its activity can vary. Extended-release melatonin may provide longer elevated ...

A healthy sleep cycle is essential for your overall well-being. It is important to maintain your sleep-wake cycle, known as your circadian rhythm. However, things like routine changes, shift work, ...

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 ...

But menopause can bring its own significant challenges to sleep. In order to protect your health, keep your performance sharp, and maintain your quality of life and relationships, it’s essential for ...

Getting high-quality sleep not only allows you to wake up and live each day to the best of your ability, but it may also add years to your life. A 2023 study found that people who were able to fall ...

Millions of Americans rely on medication to manage hypertension, but what happens when those pills meant to protect your heart start interfering with your rest? Understanding how blood pressure meds ...