SLEEP

Historical cures for insomnia were sketchy at best and outright dangerous at worst. Fortunately, modern medicine has discovered a few techniques that can help those suffering from insomnia.

Resist the urge to tuck in your sheets and blankets after getting out of bed. They might be harboring some unwanted guests.

These proven tricks will help you beat the heat.

Does rotating really extend the life of a mattress, or is it just outdated advice? Find out whether or not you should, plus the differences between rotating vs. flipping mattresses.

Pillows work tirelessly to hold your head up. Here's how to know when they've had enough.

How did we come to associate sleeping and snoring with the letter ‘Z’? The origins trace back farther than you might think but are tied to early 20th-century American comic strips.

Up to 70 percent of people have experienced hypnic jerks, but they’re usually nothing to worry about.

Whether you’re at a hotel on a business trip or crashing at a relative’s house for the holidays, getting quality sleep on the first few nights can be a challenge. Here’s why.

The feature—once only available to Premium users—pauses videos automatically after a set time.

Researchers reduced people's implicit racial and gender biases by having them undergo anti-bias training—and then take a nap.

At some point, whether during the day or at night, all birds need to sleep. How do they do it?

The long, winding history of Daylight Saving Time includes a few false starts and a cameo from Benjamin Franklin.