People complain to me ceaselessly - they can’t get back to sleep. Yet returning to sleep engages the same tools that help you first fall asleep. If sleep is as necessary to life as food, why is ...

I have insomnia, but not the kind that means I struggle to fall asleep (in fact, the speed and ease with which I nod off at night put me off seeking help for years). Instead, the problem happens in ...

We know that sleep is important for our health — long-term sleep issues have been linked to worse cardiovascular health, a weakened immune system and cancer. But how do you know if you’re getting ...

Lately, I’ve been waking up every night in the middle of the night like clockwork. It’s a bit of a mystery as to why: I haven’t been feeling particularly stressed about anything—not work, not my ...

Eye can’t believe this works. There’s nothing more frustrating than waking up in the middle of the night and struggling to get back to sleep. Thankfully, one woman may have just stumbled across a ...

New babies are famously inconsistent sleepers, waking up often — day and night — to eat. They might struggle to nap during the day or get back to sleep after a 3 a.m. diaper change. And of course, if ...

Sleeping pills are big business: About 1 in 25 adults has taken a prescription sleep medicine in the last month, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control. And according to Consumer ...

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 ...

Being a light sleeper has benefits. It's useful to be able to hear if a home invasion is taking place, if a pet is making a mess that demands immediate cleanup, if party-hearty neighbors need a ...