I'm a journalist covering sleep and health. Sleep is essential to our health. A laundry list of chronic and acute conditions and side effects, from type II diabetes to higher risk of car accidents, ...

Although children can sleep well, most adults have trouble getting a good night’s sleep. They go to bed each night, but find ...

Many medical professionals working night shifts struggle to get enough quality sleep. Working those late hours significantly impacts our natural circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythm internally regulates ...

When you were younger, you might have thought older adults went to bed early simply because they loved quiet mornings and a ...

Snoring affects more than 37 million adults in the U.S. While often harmless, it can disrupt sleep and signal underlying ...

Sleep is important at all ages, but older adults often do not get enough. Proper sleep hygiene can help promote healthy sleep habits and help individuals stay healthy as they age. Sleep hygiene refers ...

Get ready to hit the sheets on March 15, better known as #WorldSleepDay, an annual event where sleep specialists around the world promote sleep health. And there’s good reason to raise awareness about ...

Twenty-five million—that’s the number of adults in the U.S. suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a condition that can range from mild difficulty breathing during sleep to a fatal condition, ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

Sleep is important at any age. Older adults often do not get enough sleep. However, proper sleep hygiene can help promote healthy sleep habits. Getting enough sleep can also help you stay healthier as ...

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 ...