Here’s why sleep matters so much – plus how to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.

Sleep is a crucial time for our bodies to rest and repair, but could it also be a time to boost your calorie burn? When you're trying to lose weight, you may be wondering how to maximise your daily ...

In February, a pop-up science column, Annals of Inquiry, is appearing in place of Kyle Chayka’s column, Infinite Scroll. Chayka will return in March. When Joanne Osmond was growing up, in rural ...

Scientists at the University of Kentucky have uncovered a new reason why people with Alzheimer's disease often struggle with sleep, long before memory loss begins. The study, led by researchers at the ...

I let my phone be rude and it worked ...

This article appears in the February 2026 issue of The American Prospect magazine. Read more from the issue. When you make it to the minor leagues and can officially call yourself a professional ...

Tossing and turning at night can be linked to anxiety, stress, overstimulation from noise or screens, or an inconsistent sleep schedule that disrupts sleep quality. Daytime habits like long naps and ...