Sleeping in contact lenses may seem harmless, but eye doctors warn it can significantly increase the risk of serious infections and long-term eye damage. When the eyes are closed during sleep, oxygen ...

Dopamine neurons—the cells that drive reward and motivation while we're awake—become surprisingly active during nonrapid eye movement sleep right after we learn something new. The findings challenge ...

Some people may enjoy sleeping with headphones or earbuds all night and feel that it provides a better night's rest — listening to calming music or a soft-spoken podcast may help to lull one to sleep.

Taping your mouth shut while sleeping might not sound appealing. But its proponents claim a vast array of benefits, from alleviating respiratory conditions to better-smelling breath and even a more ...

Sleeping with your phone beside you is widely discouraged due to serious health, safety and psychological concerns. From disrupted sleep cycles to potential overheating hazards, experts agree that ...

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If you’re trying to improve your sleep, your schedule plays a big role. After all, setting a bedtime and sticking to it, or at least starting your bedtime routine at the same time every night, may ...

DEAR ERIC: I’m worried I’ll lose my longtime friendship. I met S several years ago when we lived closer to each other. She probably is the closest friend I’ve ever had. Her husband, T, sometimes ...