Sleep is a vital component of human health, and the amount of sleep a person needs changes with their ... Monophasic sleep is what today’s society would refer to as a “normal” sleeping pattern.

Yet greater awareness of sleep deprivation’s consequences hasn’t translated into a better-rested populace. Data from the CDC ...

Sleep paralysis may include sensations of pressure on a person's chest and even hallucinations of figures in the room. (Image credit: Tulip Hysteria / Go to albums, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia ...

The most common reason a person may fall asleep randomly is not getting enough sleep. Many people need 7–9 hours of sleep each day, and when an individual does not get enough, their body may ...

March 3, 2011— -- You might think a cup of coffee or a quick walk before heading to your job will cover up your exhaustion from long working hours and little sleep. That is, until your co ...

A new international study drawing on 73 million nights of data reveals that our sleep patterns are seriously shaped by the ...

Sleep talking is not considered a sleep disorder but a normal variation of human sleep behavior. ... To stop a person talking in their sleep, Martin advises giving them a little nudge.