Sleep disorders are associated with significantly higher odds of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) among adults in the United States, according to results of a nationally representative, cross-sectional ...

Contrary to popular belief, healthy seniors have no problem getting a good night’s rest, a large new study shows. In fact, researchers found that many seniors actually report better sleep than your ...

Quality sleep supports overall health and well-being, helping to reduce stress and improve mood.

A new analysis of data from older Americans indicates that chronic sleep disturbances are associated with a shorter lifespan and fewer years spent with a healthy brain. The research suggests that ...

Struggling with ongoing sleep problems could do more than leave you groggy—it may accelerate memory decline and increase the risk of dementia. This is the warning of a study that found that older ...

Sleep problems affect more than one in five residents in long-term care facilities, with pain, daytime napping and certain medications emerging as key contributors. An international team led by ...

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 ...

Adults with gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are significantly more likely to experience sleep disturbances than those without GI conditions, a new study involving more than 10,000 individuals has found ...

Sleep apnea can result in daytime fatigue and irritability. Obstructive Sleep Apnea, defined as having frequent episodes of ...

Pink noise, a staticky sound that’s supposed to help people fall asleep, may actually worsen your rest, a new study found.

Ambient sounds or pink noise - often used to promote better patterns of sleeping - may in fact reduce restorative REM sleep.

New research now shows how dreams during REM sleep help the brain rethink problems and find creative solutions naturally.