Whether it’s missing a partner they normally sleep next to or battling a hyperactive mind, people who can’t sleep when they’re alone at home usually have certain distinct personality traits and habits ...

Even when following the recommended sleep hygiene habits — like cutting off caffeine mid-day, stashing your devices an hour before bed, and winding down your day with light music or reading — racing ...

I recently broke up with my longtime partner and am having trouble falling and staying asleep. What can I do to improve my sleep? You are not alone in struggling with this problem. Trouble with sleep ...

The Country That Never Sleeps (Even When It Wants To) It’s 2:43 a.m. You’ve checked your phone for the fifth time. Maybe you’re replaying a conversation from earlier. Maybe you’re worrying about the ...

"Avoid screens before bed" is one of the most common pieces of sleep advice. But what if the real problem isn't screen time—it's the way we use social media at night? Sleep deprivation is one of the ...

Are you struggling to sleep amid the depths and doldrums of winter? You’re not alone. Six in 10 Americans say their sleep routines feel more compromised during the colder months than in other seasons.

As a pediatrician, and later a child developmentalist, Donald Winnicott was the first to describe some things we all appreciate: The role of a “transitional object” (a stuffed animal or favorite ...