Sleep has two phases: non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM). It also has four stages that repeat in 4 to 6 cycles nightly. Each stage affects your body differently, from light ...

If you find yourself waking up at 4 or 5 a.m. after going to sleep around 11 p.m. or midnight, rest assured that you aren't the only person experiencing this. You may, in fact, have a rare gene known ...

Sleep apnea can raise insulin resistance when breathing pauses deprive the body of oxygen, which can lead to higher blood sugar and a higher A1C over time. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common in ...

It can be hard to think clearly after a bad night’s sleep. And, although nothing will replace a high-quality snooze, new research suggests taking a particular supplement may help you release some of ...

Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder that makes you extremely sleepy during the day. Doctors don’t know what causes it. But they do understand some of the risk factors and triggers that may bring on ...

Cannabis isn't the only way to support ECS function. Your lifestyle choices matter too. Omega-3 fatty acids from fish, flax, ...

Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) was a wellness editor at CNET and holds Sleep Science Coach and Stress Management certificates from the Spencer Institute. She received her bachelor's degree in creative ...

Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) was a wellness editor at CNET and holds Sleep Science Coach and Stress Management certificates from the Spencer Institute. She received her bachelor's degree in creative ...

Maggie O’Neill is a health writer and reporter based in New York who specializes in covering medical research and emerging wellness trends, with a focus on cancer and addiction. Prior to her time at ...

Wake Forest University School of Medicine has been awarded a 10-year, $49.5 million contract from the National Heart, Lung ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...