People complain to me ceaselessly - they can’t get back to sleep. Yet returning to sleep engages the same tools that help you first fall asleep. If sleep is as necessary to life as food, why is ...

I have insomnia, but not the kind that means I struggle to fall asleep (in fact, the speed and ease with which I nod off at night put me off seeking help for years). Instead, the problem happens in ...

Waking up at 3 a.m. destroys your focus. This simple mental trick forces your brain offline instantly.

We know that sleep is important for our health — long-term sleep issues have been linked to worse cardiovascular health, a weakened immune system and cancer. But how do you know if you’re getting ...

Lately, I’ve been waking up every night in the middle of the night like clockwork. It’s a bit of a mystery as to why: I haven’t been feeling particularly stressed about anything—not work, not my ...

Eye can’t believe this works. There’s nothing more frustrating than waking up in the middle of the night and struggling to get back to sleep. Thankfully, one woman may have just stumbled across a ...

Ever heard of solfeggio frequencies?

We were joined by insomnia specialist Kathryn Pinkham for a live Q&A on all things sleep. Here, we share her wisdom including ditching the sleep trackers and why 8 hours is a myth ...

As back-to-school routines kick in, here’s how to reset your sleep schedule with small, science-backed habits — and finally get the restorative rest your brain and body need. LA Times Studios may earn ...

Being a light sleeper has benefits. It's useful to be able to hear if a home invasion is taking place, if a pet is making a mess that demands immediate cleanup, if party-hearty neighbors need a ...