On AlterNet: sleep

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "sleep"

The 8-Hour Sleep Myth: How I Learned That Everything I Knew About Sleep Was Wrong

We've been told over and over that the 8-hour sleep is ideal, but our bodies have been telling us something else.

Dirt? Morning sex? You bet. Novelist Alison Pace shares tips for body and mind to kick off the new year.

Beyond caffeine, what foods should we reach for and avoid in order to fall asleep?

According to studies, sex helps with sleep, mood, and health.

Insomnia is exactly what the movers and shakers of our society want for us.

After finally getting eight hours of sleep a night, I was surprised to discover that getting enough sleep also helps you exercise better.

From the marriage sucks file: The couple that snoozes together, loses together. scientists say sleeping together ruins your health.

Disturbed nights and mental illness have always been linked. Now research shows insomnia is not just a symptom, but a cause.

Summers seemed less than interested in Obama's meeting with credit card executives.

Our commenters discuss a recent article on the negative effects of sleep deprivation.

New reports warn of serious health woes for those those who don't get enough shut-eye.

And why is the high level of insomnia among women ignored by researchers?

Good sleep is crucial to health. But how to juggle work, family, and a good night's rest?

Phone makers' own scientists discover that bedtime use can lead to headaches, confusion and depression.

Can't get going in the mornings? You're not lazy, just a 'B-person.' It's your circadian rhythms that make you a late riser.