A simple guide to returning to your schedule when travel, late nights, or seasonal shifts affect your shuteye.

You know the drill: eyes open at 3:17 a.m., brain kicks into overdrive, and you're off on a mental marathon with no finish line. Discover practical advice from those who've learned to fall back asleep ...

Breathing exercises, listening to music, or muscle relaxation, among other sleep strategies, may help you fall asleep if you wake up in the middle of the night. But recurring awakenings might require ...

As back-to-school routines kick in, here’s how to reset your sleep schedule with small, science-backed habits — and finally get the restorative rest your brain and body need. LA Times Studios may earn ...

Did you know a lot of people’s sleep cycle shifts as they age, leading them to get up more often in the middle of the night?

A sleep scientist advises against blindly following the eight-hour sleep rule. Instead, you should create a routine to find your optimal sleep time.

You’ve heard of REM sleep but what about deep sleep? Experts share why it’s important and how to make sure you’re getting enough of it.

Ever doze off on the couch while watching the game or your favorite show, only to move to your bed and lie awake? It's a frustrating sleep phenomenon that has a psychological explanation. Licensed ...

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Since more than 60% of people tend to prefer sleeping on their side, there’s a common misconception that sleeping on your back isn’t as good for you. And if you’ve been a side sleeper your whole life, ...

A summer of relaxation and fun can make for lifelong memories for kids in their journey through life. Although an important part of development, the leisurely pace to summer can get students off their ...

Getting my babies to actually sleep in their bassinets was one of the most unexpectedly frustrating things I faced as a new parent. Babies sleep a lot, but they can take some convincing to sleep ...