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Sleep patterns vary from person to person based on age, activity level and sleeping conditions. Chronotypes are a general way of classifying one’s sleeping pattern. “Chrono,” relates to time, and “type,” refers to one of four classifications: the Lion, the...

Light is the main Zeitgeber (German for “time giver”) and it keeps our circadian rhythms on track so that our daily sleep, wake, and hunger routines are aligned. Even though we continue to learn more and more about the human...

You may be waking up at night for a number of reasons, including insomnia, sleep deprivation, and oversleeping. Under normal circumstances, you should wake up fewer than 2 times per night, and the total amount of time you spend awake...

To improve your sleep quality, it’s best to avoid staring at screens in the evening. The blue light emitted by your computer smartphone and television screens inhibits the natural production of melatonin – one of the primary sleep hormones. This...

Among its many benefits (decreased stress, weight control, disease prevention, etc.), exercise is important for good sleep. And it turns out that when you choose to work out might your impact sleep. Is it time to change your habits? Find...

Anyone who drinks alcohol from time to time knows that beer, wine, or spirits can sometimes leave you feeling drowsy. But while alcohol, a depressant, can help you fall asleep faster, it also contributes to poor quality sleep later. Here’s...