Our brains have an extraordinary ability to adapt and learn, a process known as neuroplasticity. From navigating a new city to mastering a new skill, neuroplasticity allows us to reshape our neural ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Ed Costa hadn't had a good night's sleep in almost 15 years, but before he could learn how to sleep, he had to learn to stay awake. Costa, a retired education administrator, was ...

Learning how to sleep better will improve your mood, health and wellness. Insufficient rest can cause our body to produce increased levels of the stress hormone cortisol, so getting a good night's ...

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, ...

Insomnia, a common sleep disorder, can make it hard to get some shut-eye. Late-night screen time, jobs, and social events can also come in the way of your sleep quality. To get enough restful sleep, ...

Are you a 'gifted,' 'words of worry,' 'routine perfectionist,' or 'too hot to handle' sleeper? Here's why learning your sleep language may be the key to getting better sleep. Jessica was a writer on ...

I'm a certified sleep science coach who has tested over 50 mattresses. Whether you have clogged sinuses or a cough that won’t quit, it can be difficult to get even a few hours of uninterrupted sleep ...

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

My mother likes to bring up that I used to be a heavy sleeper—a good sleeper—when I was young. “All of your bad habits started forming during middle school,” she scolds me. While I don’t reply, ...