Sleep is when your body repairs itself. When you neglect it, the effects show inside and out—faster than you might expect ...

Wearing socks to bed may sound odd, but many people swear by it. From better sleep to a few possible downsides, here's what ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Have you ever woken up feeling groggy, only to realise you’ve slept for over ...

It’s hard to take off the cozy sweater and warm socks in winters. Taking them off gives chills down the spine, even when it's ...

It’s easy to ask: “Why sleep?” But we can also turn the question on its head: “Why wake?” We need to be awake, among other reasons, to find and eat food, drink water, escape danger, reproduce, and ...

Ashwagandha is an herb that may have many applications based on its purported anti-anxiety, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, ...

You stumble into bed exhausted, telling yourself that sleeping in your makeup just this one time won’t hurt anything. After all, you’ve had a long day, you’re too tired to wash your face, and you’ll ...

Chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine—stimulants that can make it harder to fall and stay asleep. Milk chocolate is also high in sugar, which can cause blood sugar spikes and poorer-quality ...

When a newborn twitches, smiles, or makes small movements in their sleep, parents often wonder if their baby is dreaming. The truth is, while experts don’t yet know exactly what goes on in a newborn’s ...

Have you ever woken up feeling groggy, only to realise you’ve slept for over nine hours? For some people getting too much sleep is a rare dream, for others it’s a habit they’re trying to curb. But ...

If you wear contact lenses, you’ve probably dozed off while still wearing them at least once or twice. Maybe it was on a flight or simply at the end of a long day and you were too tired to make your ...