We all know sleep is essential for our health – it affects everything from mood and memory to heart health. But despite that, millions of us lie awake each night, struggling to switch off. In fact, ...

A new study published in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine has shown that exercise, particularly Tai Chi, yoga, and jogging, is effective for improving sleep and combating insomnia. The study ...

Yoga has been shown to improve sleep quality but what is it about the practice that means we get a better night’s rest?

A few downward dogs or a stroll around the neighborhood may aid sleep. Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that makes it hard to fall asleep, stay asleep or get restful sleep. It affects nearly 15% of ...

Tossing and turning every night? Doing more physical activities throughout the week is a known way to improve sleep, but new research shows you don’t have to run a marathon or visit a gym to reap ...

New findings support the benefits of yoga, Tai Chi, walking, and jogging as gentle, low-cost ways to improve sleep. Yoga, tai chi, and walking or jogging may help with insomnia, a new research review ...

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We’ve all been there—mind racing, tossing and turning, trying to pretend like it’s not 3 a.m. and you don’t have to get up for work in three hours. Trouble sleeping affects up to 30 percent of the ...