Tag: sleep

Daylight saving time can disrupt your body clock and leave you feeling groggy. UR Medicine sleep experts explain why the time change affects your sleep and shares tips to help your body adjust sooner.

With shorter days, freezing temperatures, and less sunlight during winter, many people experience a low mood or lack of energy—often called the “winter blues." UR Medicine experts share their ...

Melatonin is naturally occurring in our bodies, with levels peaking at night. But are there risks to taking extra as a supplement? Can children take it? Here's what to know.

It's no secret that sleep is paramount to health. A sleep medicine expert reveals some important items on your body's to-do list while you snooze.

If you toss and turn your way from midnight to morning, you’re missing out on some of the great health and wellness benefits of sleep. Here are tips to help you sleep better.

If jet lag, nighttime snacking, lack of sleep, or irregular work schedules factor into your life, a recent study adds to the evidence of cancer risk.

Brian Altman, Ph.D., began his career studying circadian rhythms, but after losing a family member to lung cancer, his work shifted its focus.

Science tells us that a lot of good things happen in our brains while we sleep – learning and memories are consolidated and waste is removed, among other things. New research shows for the first time ...

Our circadian rhythm — a scientific way to describe our bodies’ natural 24 hour cycles over the day and night— can impact when we feel sleepy or awake. But did you know cells also have their own ...

There’s a difference between making sounds in your sleep, and being a sound sleeper. When snoring is a sign of sleep apnea, that difference may have serious health implications. Learn more about ...