From babies who cry through the night to teens who sleep all morning to older adults who just cant seem to catch any zs, sleep patterns and the amount of sleep you need change throughout our lives.

The timing of your sleep patterns could be linked to increased dementia risk, according to a new study. Each person's circadian rhythm, often defined as the body's internal 24-hour clock, keeps the ...

A study reveals that stable, moderate sleep patterns are linked to better health in older adults, while inconsistent or short sleep trajectories pose risks to physical, cognitive, and social ...

There are some obvious signs of a poor night’s sleep — fatigue, irritability and trouble focusing, to name a few — but it can also have some hidden effects. In a new study led by University of ...

Worried your child isn't getting enough sleep? Here, an expert answers your questions on what a healthy sleep routine looks ...

Unhealthy sleep patterns and shorter sleep duration are correlated with increased obesity risk in American adults. Sleep pattern scoring provides a more comprehensive predictive indicator for obesity ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Older women with increasing daytime sleepiness had roughly double the risk for dementia vs. those with stable ...