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 ...

Getting "a good night's sleep" is a phrase we are all familiar with. Sleep and its "quality" are things many of us struggle with. Sleep is a hugely studied research topic. Just typing "sleep" as a ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. While the kitchen may be the home’s hub, most people spend more time in ...

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, ...

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, ...

You’ve heard of REM sleep but what about deep sleep? Experts share why it’s important and how to make sure you’re getting enough of it.