Sleep is one of the most important pillars of childhood development, yet many families underestimate how critical it is. When children do not get enough sleep, the effects can ripple through every ...

Most parents know that their teens are not getting enough sleep. But how much does sleep deprivation really matter if kids ...

A new study found that eating a handful of walnuts with dinner can improve your sleep. Walnuts contain sleep-friendly compounds like melatonin that help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.

Sometimes it seems like children have an infinite amount of energy. Playing, running, learning new things and interacting with peers can tire even the most energetic kid out, but somehow they wake up ...

The study examined the sleep patterns of two groups of parents. One had children who were born prematurely and the other had children who were born at term. The results show that parents of premature ...

A University of Arizona psychologist has a hunch that napping might not be so good for some children with Down syndrome. Sorry, moms. Jamie Edgin, an assistant ...

Waking up drenched in sweat can be unsettling, but night sweats are more than just a nighttime nuisance. While sweating is your body’s natural way of cooling down, excessive perspiration during sleep ...

After a night of poor sleep, you don't feel as alert as you should. Your brain might seem foggy, and your mind drifts off when you should be paying attention.

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. A new study found that eating a handful of walnuts with ...