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.

If there’s one thing we love to do as adults, it’s complain about how tired we are and how little sleep we’re getting. Often ...

There are many reasons for picking up one of the best Fitbits, and for a lot of people those reasons include being able to track their sleep. Strap a Fitbit smartwatch or tracker to your wrist and ...

Deep sleep is one of the most essential stages of the sleep cycle, playing a vital role in how well you feel both physically and mentally. Often referred to as slow-wave sleep or delta sleep, this ...

It might be worth working a little bit harder to get that much-desired, but often elusive, good night's sleep. Deep sleep clears the mind of waste just as a "dishwasher" cleans dirty plates and ...

One ESSENCE beauty editor spent her holiday in the Equinox Hotel sleep lab—here’s how to deepen your sleep at home this season.

And how to actually get better rest, according to experts. By Katie Mogg There’s no question that sleep is important for your health. Without enough of it, your risk of developing diseases such as ...

If you’ve ever suffered a night of poor sleep—like, you got about three hours less than you wanted—you may have found yourself in a doom spiral, thinking that you’ll never sleep well again (been there ...

Immune cells rush to the brain and promote deep sleep after a heart attack, according to a new study involving both mice and humans. This heavy slumber helps recovery by easing inflammation in the ...

"I can’t fall asleep without a glass of wine." Can you relate? As a sober therapist who quit alcohol after drinking to fall asleep for over a decade, I completely understand. Worrying about lost sleep ...

Traveling, whether for business or pleasure, is an important part of on-the-go lifestyles, but it can take its toll on your quality of rest—especially when your body has to adjust to a different time ...