We all know sleep is essential for our health – it affects everything from mood and memory to heart health. But despite that, millions of us lie awake each night, struggling to switch off. In fact, ...

High-intensity yoga for less than 30 minutes, twice a week, may be the best workout routine for catching high-quality shut-eye, a new study shows. But before people jump on the yoga trend, researchers ...

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that makes it hard to fall asleep, stay asleep or get restful sleep. It affects nearly 15% of American adults each month, according to the Centers for Disease ...

Not all physical activities are created equal when it comes to a good night's sleep. Now, a new study has found that there are four practices that can significantly help different aspects of sleep ...

Tossing and turning every night? Doing more physical activities throughout the week is a known way to improve sleep, but new research shows you don’t have to run a marathon or visit a gym to reap ...

When you’re exhausted, starting a new exercise routine may sound like a nightmare, but a new study suggests getting active could be the secret to a good night’s sleep. Scientists in China reviewed ...

Discover how late-day strength training may actually boost your sleep and energy levels.

It’s well established that physical activity—especially aerobic exercise like biking or running—helps people to sleep better. For example, one research study examined the effects of aerobic exercise ...

The beginning of a new year can wipe the slate clean for fresh life and work goals—but if your holidays were hectic, you might not be starting at zero when it comes to your sleep. Missing out on even ...

Share on Pinterest Sleep is no less important than exercise when it comes to health, recent research emphasizes. Design by MNT; Photography by Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images & Alexander ...

Two new studies have found that small improvements in day-to-day life can have substantial impacts on life expectancy.